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12/31/2012
Hours: Saturday 5pm; Tuesday 8pm
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Sam Eaton Presents THE QUANTUM EYE Magic & Mentalism Show - Bleecker Street Theatre
45 Bleecker Street - 212-239-6200
www.thequantumeye.com
Ages: +8
Price: $47-$77
THE QUANTUM EYE is Sam Eaton's entertaining and fascinating exploration of mentalism, magic, perception and deception, where extraordinary ability and humor blend with the audience to make for a different performance every time. Join Sam on a journey past the limits of possibility in a show that you will never forget.
Professional magician and m... (more)
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4/12/2010
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Monet's Water Lilies - Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
11 W. 53 St. (5-6 Aves.) - 212-708-9400
www.moma.org
Ages: All
The Museum of Modern Art presents an installation that will, for the first time since the Museum's reopening in 2004, feature the full group of Claude Monet's late paintings in the collection. These include a mural-sized triptych (Water Lilies, 1914–26) and a single-panel painting of the water lilies in the Japanese-style pond that Monet cultivated... (more)
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6/08/2010
Hours: 7:30 - 10:00pm
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Reel Jewish Sports Film Series - The Suffolk Y JCC
74 Hauppauge Road - 631-462-9800
www.suffolkycc.org
Ages: All ages
Price: Y members $5.00/movie; non-members $7.50
Each month a different film will explore Jewish sports experiences in a variety of sports from a number of different countries. the films will be shown on the second Tuesday of the month, beginning at 7:30p.m. The first film to be shown, "Orthodox Stance," is about Orthodox boxer Dmitriy Salita. The films will be followed by a question and answer ... (more)
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5/16/2010
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Surface Tension: Contemporary Photographs from the Collection - Metropolitan Museum of Art
Fifth Ave. @ 82nd St. - 212-535-7710
www.metmuseum.org
Ages: All
Photographs are often perceived as transparent windows onto a three-dimensional world. Yet photographs also have their own material presence as physical objects. Contemporary artists who exploit this apparent contradiction between photograph as window and photograph as object are featured in Surface Tension. This exhibition presents 30 works that p... (more)
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3/21/2010
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Imperial Privilege: Vienna Porcelain of Du Paquier, 1718–44 - Metropolitan Museum of Art
Fifth Ave. @ 82nd St. - 212-535-7710
www.metmuseum.org
Ages: All
The second porcelain factory in Europe able to make true porcelain in the manner of the Chinese was established in Vienna in 1718. Founded by Claudius Innocentius Du Paquier, the small porcelain enterprise developed a highly distinctive style that remained Baroque in inspiration throughout the history of the factory, which was taken over by the Sta... (more)
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9/13/2010
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Up Close: Henry Darger and the Coloring Book - American Folk Art Museum
45 W. 53rd St. (5-6 Aves.) - 212-265-1040
www.folkartmuseum.org
Ages: All
Henry Darger (1892-1973) adopted countless images from popular-media sources, such as newspapers, magazines, comics, and cartoons, but no single source influenced him as steadily as the coloring book. This intimate exhibition features nine examples culled from the museum's extensive Henry Darger Study Archive, illustrating the primary role the colo... (more)
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9/06/2010
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Approaching Abstraction - American Folk Art Museum
45 W. 53rd St. (5-6 Aves.) - 212-265-1040
www.folkartmuseum.org
Ages: All
It is commonly assumed that contemporary self-taught artists work solely in a representational style, eager to engage in storytelling and personal memory. But while the narrative tradition often is a primary impulse, a significant number exhibit a tendency to be seduced by material, technique, color, form, line, and texture, creating artwork that o... (more)
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4/04/2010
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Slash: Paper Under The Knife - Museum of Arts & Design
2 Columbus Cir. (near Eighth Ave. & W. 58th St.) - 212-956-3535
www.madmuseum.org
Ages: All
Slash: Paper Under the Knife takes the pulse of the international art world's renewed interest in paper as a creative medium and source of artistic inspiration, examining the remarkably diverse use of paper in a range of art forms. Slash is the third exhibition in MAD's Materials and Process series, which examines the renaissance of traditional han... (more)
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3/25/2010
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Lincoln and New York - New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West (77 St.) - 212-873-3400
www.nyhistory.org
Ages: All
New York's role as the Union's prime provider of manpower, treasure, media coverage, image-making, and protest, some of it racist -- the 1863 Draft Riots and the robust effort to unseat Lincoln in 1864 -- are traced alongside Lincoln's concurrent growth as a leader, writer, symbol of Union and freedom, and ultimately as national martyr. Through all... (more)
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5/31/2010
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The Butterfly Conservatory: Tropical Butterflies Alive in Winter - American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th St. - 212-769-5100
www.amnh.org
Ages: All
Celebrating its twelfth year at the Museum, this highly popular winter attraction transforms the iciest day into a magical summer escape, inviting visitors to mingle with up to 500 fluttering, iridescent butterflies among blooming tropical flowers and lush green vegetation in 80-degree temperatures.
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4/04/2010
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Design USA: Contemporary Innovation - Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum
2 E. 91st St. (5 Ave.) - 212-849-8400
www.cooperhewitt.org
Ages: All
Design USA celebrates the accomplishments of the winners honored during the first ten years of the prestigious National Design Awards. The exhibition features outstanding contemporary achievements in American architecture, landscape design, interior design, product design, communication design, corporate design, interaction design, and fashion. Dev... (more)
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3/28/2010
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Anish Kapoor: Memory - Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Ave. (89 St.) - 212-423-3500
www.guggenheim.org
Ages: All
Memory (2008), a new commissioned Cor-Ten steel sculptural installation by Anish Kapoor made its debut at Deutsche Guggenheim in November 2008. The exhibition, part of the Guggenheim's 50th-anniversary celebrations, presents New York audiences with a site-specific adaption of the work, conceived originally for both exhibition locations.
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3/31/2010
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The Life & Legacy of Lieutenant Petrosino - New York City Police Museum
100 Old Slip (Water-South Sts.) - 212-480-3100
www.nycpolicemuseum.org
Ages: All
Visit the Police Museum's newest installation celebrating one of the most famous officers in the history of the NYPD. Lieutenant Petrosino arrived in New York as a young boy in 1872 and grew to become a pioneer in the fight against organized crime until his murder in 1909 in Sicily. He remains the only New York City Police Officer to be killed in t... (more)
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11/01/2010
Hours: 4:30-5:30 PM, 7-8:30PM
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Free Trial Class in Flamenco Dance - Flamenco Latino Studio
244 W. 54th St., 4th fl. - 212-399-8519
Ages: 5 yrs.-Adult
Price: Free
Discover flamenco by taking a FREE trial class at Flamenco Latino in midtown Manhattan!
The first Monday of every month, first time students at Flamenco Latino may take a flamenco class free of charge. This special offer starts November 1st at
Flamenco Latino Studio
244 W 54th Street, 4th floor (bet. B-way and 8th Ave.)
Adults:
Monday 7:... (more)
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3/25/2010
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FDR's Brain Trust and the Beginning of the New Deal - New-York Historical Society
170 Central Park West (77 St.) - 212-873-3400
www.nyhistory.org
Ages: All
In his search for a new national message during the 1932 presidential primary, FDR gathered around him a number of political, economic and legal scholars. The core of this group were Columbia University professors, who knew and trusted each other, and were willing to take risks and work long unpaid hours, to promote a candidate that they believed c... (more)
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4/25/2010
Hours: Tuesday - Sunday, 11am-6pm; Friday 11am-8pm; Closed Monday and major holidays
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The Lost World of Old Europe: The Danube Valley, 5000-3500 BC - The Institute for the Study of the Ancient World
15 E. 84th St. - 212-992-7843
Ages: All
Price: FREE
An unprecedented free exhibition brings to the United States for the first time more than 250 objects recovered by archaeologists from the graves, towns, and villages of Old Europe, a period of related prehistoric cultures that achieved a precocious peak of sophistication and creativity in what is now southeastern Europe between 5000 and 4000 BC, a... (more)
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7/07/2011
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A Song for the Horse Nation - National Museum of the American Indian
1 Bowling Green - 212-514-3700
www.americanindian.si.edu
Ages: All
A Song for the Horse Nation presents the epic story of the horse's influence on American Indian tribes from the 1600s to the present. Drawing upon a treasure-trove of stunning historical objects -- including ledger drawings, hoof ornaments, beaded bags, hide robes, paintings, and other objects -- and new pieces by contemporary Native artists, the e... (more)
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8/15/2010
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Traveling the Silk Road: Ancient Pathway to the Modern World - American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th St. - 212-769-5100
www.amnh.org
Ages: All
This intriguing exhibition brings to life one of the greatest trading routes in human history, showcasing the goods, cultures, and technologies from four representative cities: Xi'an, China's Tang Dynasty capital; Turfan, a verdant oasis and trading outpost; Samarkand, home of prosperous merchants who thrived on the caravan trade; and Baghdad, a fe... (more)
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9/07/2010
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Sounding the Pacific: Musical Instruments of Oceania - Metropolitan Museum of Art
Fifth Ave. @ 82nd St. - 212-535-7710
www.metmuseum.org
Ages: All
This exhibition -- the first in an art museum to be devoted exclusively to Oceanic musical instruments -- explores the rich diversity of musical instruments created and used in the Pacific Islands. Drawn primarily from the Met's collections, the exhibition features more than 60 instruments from small personal types such as panpipes and courting whi... (more)
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10/02/2010
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Body Parts: Ancient Egyptian Fragments and Amulets - Brooklyn Museum
200 Eastern Parkway - 718-638-5000
www.brooklynmuseum.org
Ages: All
Body Parts features thirty-five objects that represent individual body parts in ancient Egyptian art from the Brooklyn Museum's collection, many of which will be displayed for the first time. While traditional exhibitions of ancient art focus on reconstructing damaged works, this exhibition uses fragmentary objects to illuminate the very realistic ... (more)
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3/19/2010
Hours: 11:00am-6:00pm
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Ruth Gilmore Langs: Paint - Agora Gallery
530 W. 25th St. - 212-226-4151
www.agora-gallery.com
Ages: all
Price: free
The Agora Gallery is proud to announce the opening of Ruth Gilmore Langs: Paint, a solo exhibition. Scheduled to run from November 20, 2009 through March 19, 2010, the collection will feature a captivating selection of Ruth's new works. Ruth Gilmore Langs approaches painting with an inner passion that becomes evident when one allows oneself to vent... (more)
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12/31/2011
Hours: 2
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Little Italy, Chinatown and Little Ireland History and Tasting Tour - NYC Discovery Walking Tours
New York, NY - 212-465-3331
Price: $35
A walk through these ethnic enclaves exploring the trials and triumphs of the American immigrant. Along the way, we will sample ethnic specialties from pizza and cannolli to spring rolls and dumpling. Stops include the Church of the Transfiguration; the site Five Points, made famous in Gangs of New York; Banco Stablile, Confucius Plaza, the residen... (more)
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4/26/2010
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Tim Burton - Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
11 W. 53 St. (5-6 Aves.) - 212-708-9400
www.moma.org
Ages: All
This major career retrospective on Tim Burton (American, b. 1958), consisting of a gallery exhibition and a film series, considers Burton's career as a director, producer, writer, and concept artist for live-action and animated films, along with his work as a fiction writer, photographer and illustrator. Following the current of his visual imaginat... (more)
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1/03/2012
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Historic Pubs & Taverns of Greenwich Village - NYC Discovery Walking Tours
New York, NY - 212-465-3331
Price: $18 (drinks extra)
A walking tour of pubs, speakeasies, and taverns -- all with historic associations. Possible stops include New York's third oldest tavern, a haunt of write Dylan Thomas; a pub associated with founding father Thomas Paine; and the tavern where Robert Kennedy and Norman Mailer contemplated their professional futures.
Cost: $18 per person (drinks e... (more)
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4/30/2010
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Snoopy as the World War I Flying Ace - Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
Pier 86, W. 46th St. & 12th Ave. - 212-245-0072
www.intrepidmuseum.org
Ages: All
This traveling exhibit includes 29 high resolution iris prints of Schulz's original designs for Snoopy as a World War I flying ace. While Schulz was drawing scenes of our beloved Snoopy as a flying ace, USS Intrepid crew members were creating their own original artwork featuring the Peanuts gang. View these original "sailor art" cartoons, as well a... (more)
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6/13/2010
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Contemporary Aboriginal Painting from Australia - Metropolitan Museum of Art
Fifth Ave. @ 82nd St. - 212-535-7710
www.metmuseum.org
Ages: All
This installation features fourteen bold and colorful paintings created by contemporary Aboriginal Australian artists. Drawn from a private collection in the U. S., the installation provides an introduction to Aboriginal painting, which has become Australia's most celebrated contemporary art movement and has attained prominence within the internati... (more)
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6/06/2010
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5,000 Years of Japanese Art: Treasures from the Packard Collection - Metropolitan Museum of Art
Fifth Ave. @ 82nd St. - 212-535-7710
www.metmuseum.org
Ages: All
This exhibition celebrates the thirty-fifth anniversary of the acquisition of the Packard Collection, showcasing its particular strengths in archaeological artifacts, Buddhist iconographic scrolls, ceramics, screen paintings of the Momoyama and Edo periods (sixteenth through nineteenth centuries), and sculptures of the Heian and Kamakura periods (n... (more)
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7/12/2010
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The New Typography - Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
11 W. 53 St. (5-6 Aves.) - 212-708-9400
www.moma.org
Ages: All
In the 1920s and 1930s, the so-called New Typography movement brought graphics and information design to the forefront of the artistic avant-garde in Central Europe. Rejecting traditional arrangement of type in symmetrical columns, modernist designers organized the printed page or poster as a blank field in which blocks of type and illustration (fr... (more)
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3/28/2010
Hours: 11:30AM-3:00PM
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Presents Endless Mimosas & Bloody Marys - Southern Hospitality
1460 Second Ave. (bet 76th & 77th Sts.) - 212-249-1001
www.southernhospitalitybbq.com
Price: $11.95
Southern Hospitality presents endless mimosas & bloody marys for $11.95 with the purchase of any brunch entree every Saturday & Sunday during brunch, 11:30am-3pm.
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4/11/2010
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Drawings and Prints: Selections from the Permanent Collection - Metropolitan Museum of Art
Fifth Ave. @ 82nd St. - 212-535-7710
www.metmuseum.org
Ages: All
A diverse selection of European and American works on paper spanning the sixteenth to the twenty-first centuries. A group of early Italian engravings will be shown, including two masterpieces attributed to the great Renaissance artist Andrea Mantegna (1431-1506): Bacchanal with Silenus (ca. 1475) and Risen Christ between Saints Andrew and Longinus ... (more)
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11/28/2010
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Collecting Biennials - Whitney Museum of American Art
945 Madison Ave. (75 St.) - 800-WHITNEY
www.whitney.org
Ages: All
As a prelude, counterpoint, and coda to the Biennial, the Museum's fifth floor is devoted to artists in the Whitney's collection whose works were shown in Biennials over the past eight decades. Collecting Biennials is installed as a kind of historical survey within the Biennial, underscoring the importance of previous Biennial exhibitions in the Mu... (more)
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4/18/2010
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The Drawings of Bronzino - Metropolitan Museum of Art
Fifth Ave. @ 82nd St. - 212-535-7710
www.metmuseum.org
Ages: All
This exhibition is the first ever dedicated to Agnolo Bronzino (1503–1572), presenting nearly all the known drawings by, or attributed to, the leading Italian Mannerist artist, who was active primarily in Florence. A painter, draftsman, academician, and enormously witty poet, Bronzino became famous as the court artist to the Duke Cosimo I de' Medic... (more)
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4/26/2010
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Ernesto Neto: Navedenga - Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
11 W. 53 St. (5-6 Aves.) - 212-708-9400
www.moma.org
Ages: All
Since the late 1990s, Brazilian artist Ernesto Neto (b. 1964) has created interactive, immersive sculptural environments using translucent, stretchable fabric. Navedenga (1998), acquired for the Museum's collection in 2007 and on view for the first time in the galleries, is one of the earliest pieces from this evolving body of work. With its taut c... (more)
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3/31/2010
Hours: 12am to 7pm
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THE ANT - The Invisible Dog
51 Bergen St., Brooklyn - 646-270-2550
Ages: 1 to 99
Price: Free
We proudly presents The Ant in the main exhibition hall. Artist Xavier Roux was inspired to create the sixty-foot long sculpture by the poem written by Surrealist Robert Desnos in 1942. This touching piece consists of a giant ant symbolizing the trains transporting Jews and other Nazi victims to concentration camps. The Invisible Dog Art Center www... (more)
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5/12/2010
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Paris and the Avant-Garde: Modern Masters from the Guggenheim Collection - Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Ave. (89 St.) - 212-423-3500
www.guggenheim.org
Ages: All
During the first decades of the twentieth century, numerous painters and sculptors migrated to Paris, which had become the international nexus for vanguard art. Bringing with them their diverse customs, these artists absorbed and contributed to the latest creative developments, often fusing novel formal elements with aspects from their respective l... (more)
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8/22/2010
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Hilla Rebay: Art Educator - Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Ave. (89 St.) - 212-423-3500
www.guggenheim.org
Ages: All
Hilla Rebay: Art Educator features some of the artist's remarkably progressive efforts to provide a variety of audiences -- from youth and teachers to artists and museum visitors -- with opportunities to learn about nonobjective art, or art without representational links to the material world.
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7/25/2010
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Mastering the Art of Chinese Painting: Xie Zhiliu (1910-1997) - Metropolitan Museum of Art
Fifth Ave. @ 82nd St. - 212-535-7710
www.metmuseum.org
Ages: All
This exhibition includes a selection of around one hundred works drawn from a recent gift of more than three hundred paintings, sketches and studies, poetry manuscripts, and artist's seals done by or for Xie Zhiliu (1910-1997), one of modern China's leading traditional artists and connoisseurs. Together, these studies illustrate how Chinese artists... (more)
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6/14/2010
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Shape Lab - Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
11 W. 53 St. (5-6 Aves.) - 212-708-9400
www.moma.org
Ages: All
Make discoveries about shape and art in MoMA's newest interactive space. In Shape Lab, families can experiment, build, draw, read, and create with a variety of kid-friendly materials and activities. Open Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday, 10:30am-5pm; Friday, 10:30am-6:30pm.
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4/28/2010
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Contemplating the Void: Interventions in the Guggenheim Museum - Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Ave. (89 St.) - 212-423-3500
www.guggenheim.org
Ages: All
For the building's 50th anniversary, the Guggenheim invited scores of artists to leave practicality or even reality behind in conjuring their proposals for the space. In this exhibition of ideal projects, certain themes emerge, including the return to nature in its primordial state, the desire to climb the building, the interplay of light and space... (more)
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2/14/2011
Hours: Wed. 6-7:30PM, Sun. 2-4PM
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Flamenco Classes with Jose Moreno - Flamenco Latino Studio
244 W. 54th St., 4th fl. - 212-399-8519
Ages: 15 yrs. and up
Price: $20/class
Jose Moreno offers two levels of flamenco dance at Flamenco Latino Studio.
Wednesdays, 6-7:30 PM, Beginners Flamenco
Sundays 2-3 PM, Beginners Flamenco
Sundays, 3-4 PM, Intermediate Technique
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Flamenco Latino Studio, 244 W 54th St., 4th fl. (between Broadway & 8th Ave.)
212-399-8519
Study with a true master!
JOSE MORENO,... (more)
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2/15/2011
Hours: 10AM-5PM
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Group Dance Classes/Presentations at Flamenco Latino in Midtown - Flamenco Latino Studio
244 W. 54th St., 4th fl. - 212-399-8519
Ages: K-Adults
Price: Negotiable
Field trip opportunities for schools, senior groups and groups visiting NYC at Flamenco Latino Studio:
Group Dance Class-
One hour group class in flamenco or salsa dance, or both for up to 40 students at our midtown Manhattan studio. Featuring professional instruction and live music. Scheduling available during late mornings and afternoons.
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3/21/2010
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YANK! the Musical - The York Theater
619 Lexington Ave. - 212-935-5820
Ages: 16+
Price: $67.50
YANK! begins with a young man in present-day San Francisco who finds an old diary in a junk shop.
Through the journal we learn the story of Stu, a scared Midwestern kid who gets drafted in 1943, and who – like most guys – spends Basic Training wrestling with fears of whether he "has what it takes" to make it in the Army. But unlike most guys, St... (more)
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3/18/2010
Hours: 7:30pm
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Gay Marshall Performs Piaf: Queen of heart - The Metropolitan Room
34 W. 22nd St. - 212-206-0440
Ages: Teens and older
Price: $25 plus 2 drink minimum
Broadway singer/actress Gay Marshall reprises her stunning concert series this winter at The Metropolitan Room in the trendy Flatiron District. "Piaf: Queen of Heart" is based on Marshall's CD," Piaf, La Vie l'Amour," a BILLBOARD Top World Album. Beautiful, original arrangements (by Marshall and Paul Bevan) of classic and rare music from Edith Pia... (more)
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6/30/2010
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Malevich in Focus: 1912-1922 - Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Ave. (89 St.) - 212-423-3500
www.guggenheim.org
Ages: All
This intimate presentation of six paintings spans a ten-year period and illustrates Malevich's path toward a truly original mode of artistic expression. Moreover, the works share a unique history: each was included in the retrospective exhibition of Malevich's work in Poland and Germany in 1927 and the works have not been exhibited together since t... (more)
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5/17/2010
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William Kentridge: Five Themes - Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
11 W. 53 St. (5-6 Aves.) - 212-708-9400
www.moma.org
Ages: All
This large-scale exhibition surveys nearly three decades of work by William Kentridge (b. 1955, South Africa), a remarkably versatile artist whose work combines the political with the poetic. Dealing with subjects as sobering as apartheid, colonialism, and totalitarianism, his work is often imbued with dreamy, lyrical undertones or comedic bits of ... (more)
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5/30/2010
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2010 Whitney Biennial - Whitney Museum of American Art
945 Madison Ave. (75 St.) - 212-570-3600
www.whitney.org
Ages: All
This year marks the seventy-fifth edition of the Whitney's signature exhibition. While Biennials are always affected by the cultural, political, and social moment, this exhibition "simply titled 2010" embodies a cross section of contemporary art production rather than a specific theme. Closed Mon. & Tues. $18.
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3/19/2010
Hours: 11:00am-6:00pm
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The Matrix of the Mind: Contemporary Fine Art by Japanese Artists - Agora Gallery
530 W. 25th St. - 212-226-4151
www.agora-gallery.com
Ages: all
Price: free
In February, a new exhibition at Agora Gallery will give prominence to a group of talented individuals whose influence or background comes from Japan in The Matrix of the Mind: Contemporary Fine Art by Japanese Artists. Scheduled to run from February 26, 2010 through March 19, 2010, the works on display will be bound to captivate the soul with thei... (more)
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9/06/2010
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Haunted: Contemporary Photography/Video/Performance - Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
1071 Fifth Ave. (89 St.) - 212-423-3500
www.guggenheim.org
Ages: All
This exhibition examines myriad ways photographic imagery is incorporated into recent practice and in the process underscores the unique power of reproductive media while documenting a widespread contemporary obsession, both collective and individual, with accessing the past.
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8/15/2010
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Celebration: The Birthday in Chinese Art - Metropolitan Museum of Art
Fifth Ave. @ 82nd St. - 212-535-7710
www.metmuseum.org
Ages: All
Birthday celebrations and concomitant themes of longevity are pervasive in Chinese art of the Ming and Qing dynasties. A recurring scene of a splendid reception at the residence of a wealthy family, represented in a lacquered screen, a set of embroidered hanging scrolls, and a porcelain vase, shows the eightieth birthday gathering for the Tang-dyna... (more)
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6/13/2010
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The Art of Illumination: The Limbourg Brothers and the Belles Heures of Jean de France, Duc de Berry - Metropolitan Museum of Art
Fifth Ave. @ 82nd St. - 212-535-7710
www.metmuseum.org
Ages: All
The Belles Heures (1405-1408/9) of Jean de Berry, a treasure of The Cloisters collection, is one of the most celebrated and lavishly illustrated manuscripts in this country. Because it is currently unbound, it is possible to exhibit all of its illuminated pages as individual leaves, a unique opportunity never to be repeated. The exhibition will elu... (more)
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5/23/2010
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The Mourners: Medieval Tomb Sculptures from the Court of Burgundy - Metropolitan Museum of Art
Fifth Ave. @ 82nd St. - 212-535-7710
www.metmuseum.org
Ages: All
The renovation of the Musée des Beaux-Arts in Dijon provides an opportunity for the unprecedented loan of the alabaster mourner figures from the tomb of John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy, and his wife, Margaret of Bavaria. Each of the statuettes is approximately sixteen inches high. They were carved by Jean de La Huerta and Antoine Le Moiturier b... (more)
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3/30/2010
Hours: 12:30, 4, and 7:30pm (Varies)
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CinémaTuesdays: The Whimsical World of Belgian Cinema - Florence Gould Hall at French Institute Alliance Francaise (FIAF)
55 E. 59th St. - 212-355-6100
Price: $7 for FIAF members. $10 for non-members.
FIAF is proud to present a selection of films that showcase some of the richness and diversity of Belgian cinema. Regardless of genre, these films all share a twisted, surreal, and deadpan humor that is uniquely l'humour belge. Join us for these modern classics, as well as two highly anticipated film premieres!
March 2: A Town Called Panic
Marc... (more)
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3/21/2010
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+30NYC - Center Stage
48 W. 21st St., 4th flr. - 917-438-9223
www.redferntheatre.org
Price: 18
RED FERN THEATRE COMPANY, Artistic Director, Melanie Moyer Williams, and curator, Dominic D'Andrea are pleased to announce the world premiere production of +30NYC in a three-week limited engagement at Center Stage NY (48 West 21st Street, 4th Floor). A sustainable project, this evening of short plays examines how our actions today will directly aff... (more)
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5/16/2010
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Charles Addams's New York - Museum of the City of New York
Fifth Ave. & 103rd St. - 212-534-1672
www.mcny.org
Ages: All
An exhibition of original artworks by the legendary New Yorker cartoonist that capture Addams's quintessentially idiosyncratic and slyly subversive view of the city, depicting his signature macabre characters, twisted situations, and distorted reimaginings of the cityscape. The works in the exhibition include watercolors, preliminary pencil sketche... (more)
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3/31/2010
Hours: 7:30pm
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First Friday Art Opening at RePop! - RePop 95% Recycled
68 Washington Ave. (btw. Park & Flushing), Brooklyn - 718-260-8032
www.repopny.com
Ages: all
Price: free
Repop is proud to host photographer Geralyn Shukwit and her show Not Fade Away for the month of March. The opening reception is March 5, 2010 at 7:30pm. Repop has been hosting artists for first Friday events since they opened their doors in July of 2006. RePop is Carl Grauer and Russell Boyle. They scour the mid-Atlantic and beyond for wonderful on... (more)
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9/02/2010
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Lizards & Snakes: Alive! - American Museum of Natural History
Central Park West at 79th St. - 212-769-5100
www.amnh.org
Ages: All
Featuring more than 60 live lizards and snakes from five continents in exquisitely prepared habitats. In addition to the live animals, the exhibit uses interactive stations, significant fossils, and an award-winning video to acquaint visitors with the world of the Squamata, the group that includes lizards and snakes. Open daily. $16; children 2-12,... (more)
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9/06/2010
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The Modern Myth: Drawing Mythologies in Modern Times - Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
11 W. 53 St. (5-6 Aves.) - 212-708-9400
www.moma.org
Ages: All
Throughout history, mythologies have provided explanations for humankind's existential surroundings through collective beliefs and shared verbal and visual narratives. Representational visual artists have long looked to ancient mythologies as a thematic repertoire, a tradition both preserved and evolved by modern and contemporary artists who contin... (more)
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3/17/2010
Hours: 5AM-5PM
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St. Patty's Day Pub Crawl - Village Pourhouse
982-988 Amsterdam Ave. & 64 Third Ave. - NA
discosushi.ticketleap.com
Ages: 21+
Price: $20
March 12, March 13 & March 17. Everyone's Irish on St. Patty’s Day! Wear green and join us on the World’s Largest Pub Crawl. Enjoy exclusive pub crawl specials: $1 Bud/Bud Light Drafts; $2 Bud/Bud Light Bottles; $3 Well Drinks; $4 Jameson Shots.
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3/17/2010
Hours: 5PM-5AM
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St. Patty's Day Pub Crawl - SideBar
118 E. 15th St. at Irving - NA
discosushi.ticketleap.com
Ages: 21+
Price: $20
March 12, March 13 & March 17. Everyone's Irish on St. Patty's Day! Wear green and join us on the World’s Largest Pub Crawl. Enjoy exclusive pub crawl specials: $1 Bud/Bud Light Drafts; $2 Bud/Bud Light Bottles; $3 Well Drinks; $4 Jameson Shots.
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5/31/2010
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Marina Abramovic: The Artist Is Present - Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
11 W. 53 St. (5-6 Aves.) - 212-708-9400
www.moma.org
Ages: All
This performance retrospective traces the prolific career of Marina Abramovic with approximately fifty works spanning over four decades of her early interventions and sound pieces, video works, installations, photographs, solo performances, and collaborative performances made with Ulay (Uwe Laysiepen). In an endeavor to transmit the presence of the... (more)
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3/15/2010
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Attila - Metropolitan Opera
Metropolitan Opera House, Amsterdam Ave. & 64th St. - 212-362-6000
www.metoperafamily.org
Ages: All
Riccardo Muti, a champion of the Verdian tradition, makes his Met debut with one of the composer's rousing early operas. This story of civilization's encounter with barbarism is explored in a new production by director Pierre Audi. Some of the brightest lights in contemporary design, including Miuccia Prada and the architecture team of Jacques Herz... (more)
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3/15/2010
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Sondheim: The Birthday Concert - New York Philharmonic
Avery Fisher Hall, Broadway & W. 65th St. - 212-875-5656
www.nyphil.org
Ages: All
With performances of his brilliant music and lyrics by the New York Philharmonic and special guest stars including: Michael Cerveris, Victoria Clark, Jason Danieley, Nathan Gunn, George Hearn, Patti LuPone, Marin Mazzie, Audra McDonald, Donna Murphy, Mandy Patinkin, Bernadette Peters, and others.
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3/15/2010
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Brian McFadden, Tom Cotter, Joe DeRosa & more! - Stand Up NY
236 W. 78th St. - 212-595-0850
Price: Tickets: $15 at the door, $10 online + Two Drink Minimum
Brian McFadden, an electrifying and charismatic performer, muses on dysfunctional families and the absurdities of everyday life in his stand-up routine. His rich performance style has propelled him into appearances on MTV, Comedy Central, and numerous cable comedy shows. Hosted by Dustin Chafin (Last Comic Standing), guests include Lenny Marcus (Th... (more)
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3/15/2010
Hours: 7:30pm
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Trinity Choir performs Bach's 'Johannes-Passion' - Trinity Church
89 Broadway at Wall St. - 212-575-4545
www.trintywallstreet.org
Ages: All ages
Price: $20, $10
On Monday, March 15 at 7:30 PM, the Trinity Choir will be joined by the Trinity Baroque Orchestra as they perform Johann Sebastian Bach's Johannes-Passion. Although perhaps not as vast or well known as the Matthaüs-Passion, Bach's Johannes-Passion is, for some, more dramatic and varied. This beautiful work is inspired by chapters 18 and 19 of the ... (more)
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3/16/2010
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Hamlet - Metropolitan Opera
Metropolitan Opera House, Amsterdam Ave. & 64th St. - 212-362-6000
www.metoperafamily.org
Ages: All
Simon Keenlyside and Natalie Dessay bring their extraordinary acting and singing skills to two of Shakespeare's unforgettable characters. When this production, directed by Patrice Caurier and Moshe Leiser, opened in London at Covent Garden, The Independent called Keenlyside's Hamlet, "a revelation - thrilling throughout." Dessay plays the volatile ... (more)
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3/16/2010
- 3/21/2010
Hours: 7.30PM
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Keigwin + Company - The Joyce Theater
175 Eighth Ave. - 212-242-0800
Price: $10-$49
Acclaimed for its electrifying brand of contemporary dance, KEIGWIN + COMPANY celebrates its first solo week at The Joyce with a vibrant program that features the world premiere of a new work and includes Mattress Suite and Caffeinated, two pieces that blend Keigwin's signature athleticism, subtle humor, and "uninhibited embrace of the theatrical."... (more)
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3/16/2010
Hours: 8.30PM
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Mike Vecchione, Lenny Marcus & Mike Destefano - Stand Up NY
236 W. 78th St. - 212-595-0850
Ages: 16+
Price: $15
"Vec's" straightforward and brutally honest stand-up style has landed him spots on Sirius Satellite Radio's "The Howard Stern Show" and Comedy Central's "Live at the Gotham". Hosted by Tom Dadario, guests include Lenny Marcus (MTV's "The Jim Breuer Show") and Mike Destefano ("White Boyz in the Hood").
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3/16/2010
- 9/06/2010
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Tutankhamun's Funeral - Metropolitan Museum of Art
Fifth Ave. @ 82nd St. - 212-535-7710
www.metmuseum.org
Ages: All
Buried near his tomb in around 1327 B.C., remains from the mummification and funeral of the ancient Egyptian pharaoh Tutankhamun were unearthed in 1907 by the American businessman and excavator Theodore M. Davis, who in 1909 donated the objects to the Metropolitan Museum. This exhibition will consist of the most important pieces from the Davis find... (more)
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3/16/2010
- 8/29/2010
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Side by Side: Oberlin's Masterworks at the Met - Metropolitan Museum of Art
Fifth Ave. @ 82nd St. - 212-535-7710
www.metmuseum.org
Ages: All
Founded in 1917, the Allen Memorial Art Museum at Oberlin College is one of the finest college or university collections in the United States, serving as an invaluable educational resource for aspiring art scholars and artists. While the museum is closed in 2010 for renovations, twenty of their masterpieces -- nineteen paintings and one sculpture... (more)
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3/17/2010
- 3/21/2010
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Riverdance: 15th Anniversary Farewell Tour - Radio City Music Hall
1260 Sixth Avenue - 212-307-7171
www.radiocity.com
Ages: All
RIVERDANCE, the thunderous celebration of Irish music, song and dance that has tapped its way onto the world stage thrilling millions of people around the globe, will play eight Farewell Performances.
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3/17/2010
- 4/17/2010
Hours: 6-9
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Chris Twomey: Astral Fluff: Carnal Bodies in Celestial Orbit - Creon Gallery
238 E. 24th St., 1B, NYC - 646-265-5508
Ages: all
Price: free
This multi-media exhibition by NYC artist, Chris Twomey, will be on view at Creon Gallery from March 17th to April 17, 2010. A reception for the artist will be held on Thursday, March 18th from 7-9pm. In this newest installation, Twomey, known for conceptual fearlessness, bridges the gap between heaven and earth. Audio, film, and photographs enac... (more)
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3/17/2010
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La Boheme - Metropolitan Opera
Metropolitan Opera House, Amsterdam Ave. & 64th St. - 212-362-6000
www.metoperafamily.org
Ages: All
Anna Netrebko stars in the most popular opera in the repertory. Piotr Beczala, who signaled his arrival as a top lyric tenor in last season's Lucia di Lammermoor, sings his first Met Rodolfo in Franco Zeffirelli's legendary production. Gerald Finley is Marcello, opposite Nicole Cabell and Ruth Ann Swenson alternating as Musetta.
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3/17/2010
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Apollo Amateur Night - Apollo Theater
253 West 125th Street - 212-531-5300
www.apollotheater.com
Ages: All
A phenomenal success since its founding, Amateur Night has always lured audiences with the thrilling prospect of discovering new talent. At 75, Apollo Amateur Night continues to demand and reward greatness, as performers vie to become the next Apollo legend.
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3/17/2010
- 3/20/2010
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Corella Ballet Castilla y Leon - NY City Center
130 W. 56th St. (6-7 Aves.) - 877-581-1212
www.nycitycenter.org
Ages: All
Corella Ballet Castilla y Leon will have its U.S. debut at New York City Center and feature the U.S. premiere of String Sextet, Mr. Corella's first choreography, performed to music by Peter Ilyitch Tchaikovsky and more.
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3/17/2010
Hours: 7PM - 9PM
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Nightclub Salsa Beginner Course - Uptown Sports Complex
170 W. 233rd St. (btw. Broadway & Bailey Ave.), The Bronx - 646-938-8092
Ages: Teens to Adults
Price: $15 - $100
REGISTER TODAY to reserve your spot...Space is LIMITED! (Registration will close once classes becomes full.)
**Pre-Paid Registration by Sunday, March 14: Save $10 Off 4 Classes ($45) OR Save $15 Off 8 Classes ($85)
**Pre-Paid Registration by Sunday, March 14 for Couples, Seniors & Students: Save $10 Off 4 Classes ($40) OR Save $15 Off 8 Clas... (more)
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3/17/2010
Hours: 8.30PM
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Tim Young, Bob DiBuono, Amy Schumer - Stand Up NY
236 W. 78th St. - 212-595-0850
Ages: 16+
Price: $15
Watched TV lately? If so, you've probably seen Tim Young as a commentator on E's "50 Most Outrageous Moments". No? Maybe you've seen him making fun of people on TLC's "Trading Spaces" then. If not, you've been missing out, because this is one comedian who can make you squeal. Tim Young's comedy television credits also include Comedy Central's "Prem... (more)
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3/17/2010
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St. Patrick's Day Parade - Midtown Manhattan
Fifth Ave. & 44th St. to 86th St.
www.saintpatricksdayparade.com
Ages: All
150,000 marchers will parade up Fifth Avenue in a display of the vibrancy and vitality that is Irish culture. This culture is a special component of the diversity that is the essence of New York and America. Beginning at 11am at Fifth Ave. & 44th St.
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3/18/2010
- 4/03/2010
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L'Etoile - New York City Opera
David H. Koch Theater, Columbus Ave. & 63rd St. - 212-870-5570
www.nycopera.com
Ages: All
This sparkling comic opera was a favorite of Stravinsky, Debussy, and Ravel. Director Mark Lamos creates a witty, stylish production of a rare operatic gem, befitting this zany caper about a madcap king, an astrologer, and a hapless peddler.
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3/18/2010
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The Nose - Metropolitan Opera
Metropolitan Opera House, Amsterdam Ave. & 64th St. - 212-362-6000
www.metoperafamily.org
Ages: All
Artist William Kentridge defies genres with Shostakovich's adaptation of Gogol's story. The new production is conducted by definitive Shostakovich interpreter Valery Gergiev. Acclaimed baritone Paulo Szot, who won a Tony Award for South Pacific, makes his Met debut as the man who wakes up to discover that his nose has disappeared.
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3/18/2010
Hours: 6PM - 9 PM
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Patrick Pietropoli Opening Reception - Axelle Fine Arts
535 W. 25th St. - 212-226-2262
Price: Free. MUST RSVP 212.226.2262
On Thursday, March 18, 2010 Axelle Fine Arts will showcase the urban landscapes of Patrick Pietropoli which features the shifting perspectives of Paris, New York, Venice, and Florence. Pietropoli's canvases are extremely detailed, large-scale works that characterize the city as an entity. Each painting utilizes color to convey tone, meaning and moo... (more)
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3/18/2010
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'We Are Family!' - Sister Sledge featuring Kathy Sledge - B.B. King Blues Club & Grill
237 W. 42 St. (7-8 Aves.) - 212-997-4144
www.bbkingblues.com
Ages: AD
After meeting Kathy and her sisters, Nile Rodgers & Bernard Edwards wrote and produced "We Are Family" for them. The song and the album went on to reach the No. 1 position on every imaginable chart all over the universe and earned a Grammy nomination. That album also spawned two additional hit songs, "Lost in Music" and "He's the Greatest Dancer." ... (more)
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3/18/2010
Hours: 12 - 4pm
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The Weight of Photography - The CUNY Graduate Center
365 Fifth Ave. - 212-817-2005
Price: Free
Has photography become weightless? In the midst of an increasingly global and digital culture, can we still talk about photography as a distinct entity? Should museum departments, exhibitions, schools and academic classes continue to be devoted to photography alone? Join us for a half-day symposium exploring philosophical and historical questions r... (more)
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3/18/2010
- 3/21/2010
Hours: 10am-6pm
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9th Annual Architectural Digest Home Design Show - Pier 94
12th Ave. at 55th St. - 312-527-7508
www.archdigesthomeshow.com
Ages: All
Price: 25
The 9th annual Architectural Digest Home Design Show features the best in home products from nearly 300 established and up-and-coming brands. The Show covers a broad range of categories including home furnishings, accessories, art & antiques, kitchen and bath products, flooring, fabric, lighting, outdoor products and more. Also offered: compliment... (more)
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3/18/2010
Hours: 8PM
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Bob DiBuono Bringer - Stand Up NY
236 W. 78th St. - 212-595-0850
Ages: 16+
Price: $15
Bob DiBuono has provided his voices, impressions and characters to MTV Europe, E! Entertainment, "Good Day New York", Galavicion's "Comedy Picante", Pax Television and WNEW's "Opie and Anthony" Show. Presently, he can be found performing in comedy clubs around New York and the greater Northeast region.
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3/19/2010
- 4/18/2010
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Madama Butterfly - New York City Opera
David H. Koch Theater, Columbus Ave. & 63rd St. - 212-870-5570
www.nycopera.com
Ages: All
New York City Opera's Emmy Award-winning production of Puccini's Madama Butterfly by Mark Lamos conjures all the romance of this tragic saga of a faithful geisha and a reckless American naval officer in a beautiful and beloved staging.
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3/19/2010
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Attila - Metropolitan Opera
Metropolitan Opera House, Amsterdam Ave. & 64th St. - 212-362-6000
www.metoperafamily.org
Ages: All
Riccardo Muti, a champion of the Verdian tradition, makes his Met debut with one of the composer's rousing early operas. This story of civilization's encounter with barbarism is explored in a new production by director Pierre Audi. Some of the brightest lights in contemporary design, including Miuccia Prada and the architecture team of Jacques Herz... (more)
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3/19/2010
- 3/21/2010
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The St. Petersburg State Ballet Theatre - Tribeca Performing Arts Center
199 Chambers St. - 212-220-1460
www.tribecapac.org
Ages: All
Two programs: Passions a la Carmen by Bizet (3/19 at 8pm; 3/20 at 2pm) - Choreographed by St. Petersburg State Ballet Theater Artistic Director Yuri Petukhov, this expressive ballet captures the spirit of the turbulent love triangle and bull-fighting culture of Bizet's vivacious temptress Carmen. Master Works En Pointe: Four One-Act Ballets (3/20 a... (more)
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3/19/2010
Hours: 10.15PM
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Jessica Kirson, Lenny Marcus, Paul Mecurio - Stand Up NY
236 W. 78th St. - 212-595-0850
Ages: 16+
Price: $20
Jessica Kirson's unique energy and range of characters has captivated audiences around the world. She has been featured on various television shows, including Comedy Central's "Premium Blend" and "Fresh Faces", Nickelodeon's "Sixth in the Suburbs", NBC "Last Call with Carson Daly" and the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno". Wherever she goes, Jessica Kir... (more)
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3/19/2010
Hours: 8PM
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Paul Mecurio, Brian McFadden, Kerrie Louise - Stand Up NY
236 W. 78th St. - 212-595-0850
Ages: 16+
Price: $20
Paul Mecurio is a rising star on the comedy scene. Combining his quick wit and intelligence with his innovative improv abilities, he creates a hilarious and unique comedy experience. As a two-time Emmy award nominee, Paul has made appearances on "The Daily Show", "The Late Show with David Letterman", "Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn", MTV and Com... (more)
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3/20/2010
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Michael Buble - Madison Square Garden
4 Pennsylvania Plaza (Seventh Avenue and 32nd Street) - 212-465-5800
www.thegarden.com
Ages: All
Grammy Award winner Michael Buble returns to Madison Square Garden with his "Crazy Love Tour" for one night only
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3/20/2010
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La Boheme - Metropolitan Opera
Metropolitan Opera House, Amsterdam Ave. & 64th St. - 212-362-6000
www.metoperafamily.org
Ages: All
Anna Netrebko stars in the most popular opera in the repertory. Piotr Beczala, who signaled his arrival as a top lyric tenor in last season's Lucia di Lammermoor, sings his first Met Rodolfo in Franco Zeffirelli's legendary production. Gerald Finley is Marcello, opposite Nicole Cabell and Ruth Ann Swenson alternating as Musetta.
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3/20/2010
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Hamlet - Metropolitan Opera
Metropolitan Opera House, Amsterdam Ave. & 64th St. - 212-362-6000
www.metoperafamily.org
Ages: All
Simon Keenlyside and Natalie Dessay bring their extraordinary acting and singing skills to two of Shakespeare's unforgettable characters. When this production, directed by Patrice Caurier and Moshe Leiser, opened in London at Covent Garden, The Independent called Keenlyside's Hamlet, "a revelation - thrilling throughout." Dessay plays the volatile ... (more)
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3/20/2010
Hours: 07:30 pm & 9:00 pm
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'Triboro' Tavern Concert - Historic Richmond Town
441 Clarke Avenue - 718-351-1611
www.historicrichmondtown.org
Ages: Adult
Price: $15.00 per person / SIHS Members $12.00.
They hail from the boroughs of NYC but look beyond the Hudson to other places and times for songs and inspiration. This acoustic vocal trio applies fine three-part harmony to an eclectic mix of genres. Pre-paid reservations only with credit card.
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3/20/2010
- 3/21/2010
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Little Ireland and Little Italy History and Tasting Tour - NYC Discovery Walking Tours
New York, NY - 212-465-3331
Ages: All
Commemorate not one, but TWO ethnic celebrations ...and satisfy your appetite as well. Celebrate St Patty's and St. Joseph's Day (March 19) with a stroll through the former Little Ireland, with its Irish heritage sites, and a history and tasting tour of Little Italy, which ONLY once a year prepares pastries in devotion to St. Joseph. Stops include ... (more)
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3/20/2010
Hours: 7-10pm
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Make Your Own Luck: An Urbanite event - UrbanGlass
647 Fulton St., 3rd flr., Brooklyn - 718-625-3685
www.urbanglass.org
Price: $20-30
UrbanGlass presents its version of a St. Patrick’s Day celebration... Brooklyn style. The event, Make Your Own Luck: An Urbanite Event is hosted by the Urbanites, an assemblage of young professionals dedicated to the exploration and appreciation of glass as a medium of artistic expression. Festivities will include an array of options to satisfy one... (more)
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3/20/2010
Hours: 3
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Music in Chappaqua Rocks Out For Haiti's Kids - Crash Mansion
199 Bowery - 914-238-3123
Ages: 7 and up
Price: Free
On March 20th 2010, the talented young musicians of Music In Chappaqua's exceptional rock school, Chappaqua Rocks, will be holding a benefit concert at Crash Mansion, with all of the donations going directly to the children effected by the earthquake in Haiti through UNICEF. From 2pm-5pm these mini rockers ranging from ages 7-18, will be performing... (more)
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3/20/2010
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The Rewind Show - Highline Ballroom
431 W. 16th St. (9-10 Aves.) - 212-414-5994
www.highlineballroom.com
Ages: AD
Every Saturday night, the Highline combiniesg the live music of the 80's Rock & Roll era along with the best DJ's spinning the present hits. 21 & over. Doors at 10:30pm, show at 11pm. $20. RSVP to info@4kent.com
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3/20/2010
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Make Your Own Luck: an urbanite event - UrbanGlass
647 Fulton St., 3rd flr. (entrance @ 57 Rockwell Pl.), Brooklyn - 718-625-3685 x211
www.urbanglass.org/urbanites
Ages: young adult/young professional
Price: $20 urbanite members $25 advance tickets $30 at the door
DEMOS: watch artists create in hot glass
DESIGN: your own beer or irish coffee mug
DRINK: mingle and be merry with unlimited beer, hot toddies and irish coffee
visit www.urbanglass.org/urbanites
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3/20/2010
Hours: Midnight
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Late Show with Big Jay Oakerson and Friends - Stand Up NY
236 W. 78th St. - 212-595-0850
Ages: 16+
Price: $20
Jay Oakerson's unbelievable life stories never fail to surprise an audience. Oakerson has been featured on HBO's "P Diddy's Bad Boyz of Comedy", BET's "Comic View" and Comedy Central Presents. He is also known for his writing on Comedy Central's "Chappelle's Show".
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3/20/2010
Hours: 8PM
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Amy Schumer, Brian McFadden, Rob Magnotti, Jim David - Stand Up NY
236 W. 78th St. - 212-595-0850
Ages: 16+
Price: $20
Amy Schumer is one of the fastest rising comics on the New York scene. Best known for her performances on NBC's "Last Comic Standing", she has since been a regular on VH1's "Best Week Ever" and "I Love the 80s". With appearances on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and Comedy Central's "Reality Bites Back", Schumer has enjoyed comedy stardom. When not on ... (more)
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3/20/2010
Hours: 10.15PM
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Amy Schumer, Jim David, Rob Magnotti, Jessica Kirson - Stand Up NY
236 W. 78th St. - 212-595-0850
Ages: 16+
Price: $20
Amy Schumer is one of the fastest rising comics on the New York scene. Best known for her performances on NBC's "Last Comic Standing", she has since been a regular on VH1's "Best Week Ever" and "I Love the 80s". With appearances on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" and Comedy Central's "Reality Bites Back", Schumer has enjoyed comedy stardom. When not on ... (more)
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3/21/2010
Hours: 12-3pm
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Tula Kitchen Fundraiser for Little Shelter Animal Rescue - Tula Kitchen
41 East Main St., Bay Shore, NY - 631-368-8770 x205
Ages: 21+
Price: $30
If you’re looking for an afternoon of fun and entertainment, and you love animals, then please join Little Shelter at Tula Kitchen on Sun., March 21, 12pm - 3pm. Event inc. hors d'oeuvres, entertainment, door prizes, Chinese auction, cash bar, music by 'the rosies' & more. Tickets are $30 p.p. Don't miss out on this enjoyable afternoon! Purchase... (more)
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3/21/2010
Hours: 8pm
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Chiara Mastroianni & Christophe Honoré present 'Love Songs' - Florence Gould Hall at French Institute Alliance Francaise (FIAF)
55 E. 59th St. - 212-355-6100
Price: $10 for FIAF members/students. $12 for non-members.
FIAF and Unifrance are pleased to present, in collaboration with the 15th Rendez-vous with French Cinema, acclaimed actress Chiara Mastroianni and director Christophe Honoré introducing a screening of their film Love Songs, followed by a Q&A session with the audience.
The exuberant and tender Love Songs (Les Chansons d'Amour) further cements Chr... (more)
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3/21/2010
Hours: 10:30AM
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'In His Footsteps' Choir Concert & Lenten Service - Bethlehem Lutheran Church
4th & Ovington Aves., Brooklyn - 718-748-9502
www.bethlehembayridge.org
Ages: All
Price: free
Lenten Events at Bethlehem: 3/21: "In His Footsteps" Choir Concert (10:30am); 3/28: Palm Sunday Service (10:30am); 4/1: Passover Seder (6:00pm) & Maundy Thursday Service and Youth Group Presentation (7:30pm); 4/2: Good Friday Service (7:30pm); 4/4: Easter Morning Breakfast (9:00am) & Service (10:30am).
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3/21/2010
Hours: 12pm - 5pm
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Lucky & Lovable St. Patrick's Day Adoption Event - Little Shelter Animal Rescue
33 Warner Rd., Huntington, NY - 631-368-8770 x205
Ages: All
Find your very own furry 'Pot of Gold' at Little Shelter as we celebrate our 'Lucky & Lovable' St. Patrick's Day adoption event. Open your heart and home to a needy dog or cat and you will have more than the 'Luck of the Irish', you will have a loyal, loving companion to share your life with -- and that’s worth more than anything you will find at ... (more)
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3/21/2010
Hours: 8PM
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Brian McFadden, Amy Schumer, Al Ducharme, Mike Destefano - Stand Up NY
236 W. 78th St. - 212-595-0850
Ages: 16+
Price: $15
Brian McFadden, an electrifying and charismatic performer, muses on dysfunctional families and the absurdities of everyday life in his stand-up routine. His rich performance style has propelled him to appearances on MTV, Comedy Central, and numerous cable comedy shows. Hosted by William Stephenson (HBO's "Def Comedy Jam"), guests include Amy Schume... (more)
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3/22/2010
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Attila - Metropolitan Opera
Metropolitan Opera House, Amsterdam Ave. & 64th St. - 212-362-6000
www.metoperafamily.org
Ages: All
Riccardo Muti, a champion of the Verdian tradition, makes his Met debut with one of the composer's rousing early operas. This story of civilization's encounter with barbarism is explored in a new production by director Pierre Audi. Some of the brightest lights in contemporary design, including Miuccia Prada and the architecture team of Jacques Herz... (more)
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3/22/2010
Hours: 6:30pm
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New Visions, New Activism, New American Poetry: Margaret Randall in Conversation - The Graduate Center, CUNY
The Skylight Room (9100), 365 Fifth Ave. (at 34th S.t) - 212-817-2005
Ages: Any
Price: FREE
The poet, political activist and publisher Margaret Randall helped shift the frame of New American Poetry beyond the US with her own political activism and by publishing El Corno Emplumado / The Plumed Horn (1962-1969), a forum for innovative writing from all parts of the Americas featuring the work of major poets from the United States, Canada and... (more)
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3/22/2010
Hours: 4pm
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Byzantine Archaeology: New Approaches, New Discoveries - The Graduate Center, CUNY
Room 9205, 365 Fifth Ave. (at 34th St.) - 212-817-2005
Ages: Any
Price: FREE
Joachim Henning, Professor at Institut fur Archaologische Wissenschaften, Abteilung Vor- und Fruhgeschichte, Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universitat, Frankfurt am Main, will speak on "Excavations at Pliska, Capital of the First Bulgarian Empire."
This lecture series aims to introduce some of the most important projects currently underway in Byzan... (more)
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3/22/2010
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That's Amore: Jenna Sings Love, Italian Style - Feinstein's at Loew's Regency
Regency Hotel, 540 Park Ave. (61 St.) - 212-339-4095
www.feinsteinsattheregency.com
Ages: AD
Patsy's Italian Restaurant presents Jenna Esposito in That's Amore: Jenna Sings Love, Italian Style in this special, one-night-only performance. In this show, Jenna will pay tribute to some of the most celebrated patrons of Patsy's, who also happen to be some of the most celebrated singers in the history of American popular song: Frank Sinatra, Ton... (more)
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3/22/2010
Hours: 8pm
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KAVA KAVA Live - The Delancey
168 Delancey St. - 212-254-9920
www.thedelancey.com
Ages: 21 & over
Price: Free
Join the critically acclaimed UK funk, rock and experimental band KAVA KAVA on Monday, March 22 at 8PM @ The Delancey for a night of turbo-charged, rocked-out sounds. Think: Psychedelic funk with electronica, pop, and a good dose of erotica. The band will perform songs from their new album, FORWARDS (via US on Midnight Swimming records), which is a... (more)
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3/22/2010
Hours: 8pm
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Semiospectacle - Performance Space 122
150 First Ave. @ 9th St.
www.semiospectacle.com
Ages: 18+
Price: Free
This verbal varieté strategizes the explicitly semiotic spectacle in a multimedia showcase of live art representing an encounter between the academic lecture hall, the poet's theater, and the vaudeville house. Its players cut across the disciplinary boundaries of scholarship, pedagogy, cabaret, poetics, and performance in an investigation of lingui... (more)
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3/22/2010
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The Freaks Come Out at Night! - Coney Island Circus Sideshow All-Stars - Highline Ballroom
431 W. 16th St. (9-10 Aves.) - 212-414-5994
www.highlineballroom.com
Ages: All
They're here, they're real and they're alive at the CONEY ISLAND SIDESHOW. The last place in the USA where you can experience the thrill of a traditional ten-in-one circus sideshow. Established by Coney Island, USA in 1985, where else would you find the world's first professional non-profit theatre dedicated to keeping alive the American sideshow? ... (more)
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