Oct 29, 2011
Oct 27, 2011
Friday 10/28/11-Saturday 10/29/11
Friday 10/28/11
The Conference House is open for guided tours, today and every Friday-Sunday from 1:00PM-4:00PM, through 12/15/11. It is the site of the only attempted peace conference during the Revolutionary War. The house is filled with interesting artifacts and lots of history. Conference House Park, where the building is located, is at the southernmost point of NYC and State. The tour is $3.00 for Adults and $2.00 for Children. There is parking available in the visitors center lot, at the end of Hylan Boulevard. The Conference House is located at 298 Satterlee Street, Staten Island, NY. Click on the above link for directions and map.
Grow NYC will host a Halloween Costume Swap, as well as other
Halloween activities, today from 3:00PM-6:00PM, at Build It Green, in Gowanus. For the costume swap, donate a clean, gently used or new costume. Other activities will include, games and family friendly Halloween movies. The event is Free. Build It Green is located at 69 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY.
Halloween Is Happening, today at Trinity Church. From 4:00PM-7:00PM, the Ghouls, Games, Graves And Happy Hour will be held. There will be games, face painting, crafts and ghost stories in the North ChurchYard. In the South Churchyard, there will be music, dancing and a Haunted Hamilton cocktail hour, with non alcoholic beverages also available. From 7:00PM-10:00PM, the silent film, Metropolis will be shown in Trinity Church with live organ accompaniment, by Peter Krasinski. Both events are Free. Donations are accepted. Trinity Church is located on Broadway at Wall Street, Manhattan, NY.
There will be a Spooktacular event, held at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, tonight from 5:00PM-8:30PM. The evening will feature, music, games, crafts, ghost stories, a haunted house and a pumpkin patch. The event is Free and takes place at the Al Oerter recreation center, at 131-40 Fowler Avenue, Queens, NY.
Enjoy Halloween Activities at Fort Totten Park, featuring Haunted Lantern tours, tonight from 6:30PM-8:30PM. The event is Free and no registration is required. visitors are advised to dress warmly. parking is available in the Little Bay Park, Parking lot. Tram service will be provided to the event location. Fort Totten Park is located at Cross Island Parkway, between Totten Avenue and 15th Road, Queens, NY. Click on the above link for map and directions
The Big NYC Halloween Benefit, takes place tonight from 7:00PM-11:00PM, at Build It Green, located at 69 9th Street, Brooklyn NY. The Party will feature, music by Vaz, DJ Melky and DJ Duo. It will also feature, a Performance of Dome Theater's, The Mummy, Halloween movies, ping-pong and a costume contest. Tickets start at only $10.00. For this price, guests receive light appetizers and one drink ticket. There are other levels of ticket pricing, which include food and other items (discounts Etc) but they get increasingly pricey. Click on the above link for more
information.
Saturday 10/29/11
The third Annual Washington Heights Children And Young People's Film Festival, continues today, with film screenings from 11:00AM-7:00PM. Click on the above link, for the schedule. The film festival is Free for Children and Families. The films will be shown at Coliseum Cinemas, at 701 West 181st Street, (Broadway) Manhattan, NY
The Conference House is open for guided tours, today and every Friday-Sunday from 1:00PM-4:00PM, through 12/15/11. It is the site of the only attempted peace conference during the Revolutionary War. The house is filled with interesting artifacts and lots of history. Conference House Park, where the building is located, is at the southernmost point of NYC and State. The tour is $3.00 for Adults and $2.00 for Children. There is parking available in the visitors center lot, at the end of Hylan Boulevard. The Conference House is located at 298 Satterlee Street, Staten Island, NY. Click on the above link for directions and map.
Grow NYC will host a Halloween Costume Swap, as well as other
Halloween activities, today from 3:00PM-6:00PM, at Build It Green, in Gowanus. For the costume swap, donate a clean, gently used or new costume. Other activities will include, games and family friendly Halloween movies. The event is Free. Build It Green is located at 69 9th Street, Brooklyn, NY.
Halloween Is Happening, today at Trinity Church. From 4:00PM-7:00PM, the Ghouls, Games, Graves And Happy Hour will be held. There will be games, face painting, crafts and ghost stories in the North ChurchYard. In the South Churchyard, there will be music, dancing and a Haunted Hamilton cocktail hour, with non alcoholic beverages also available. From 7:00PM-10:00PM, the silent film, Metropolis will be shown in Trinity Church with live organ accompaniment, by Peter Krasinski. Both events are Free. Donations are accepted. Trinity Church is located on Broadway at Wall Street, Manhattan, NY.
There will be a Spooktacular event, held at Flushing Meadows Corona Park, tonight from 5:00PM-8:30PM. The evening will feature, music, games, crafts, ghost stories, a haunted house and a pumpkin patch. The event is Free and takes place at the Al Oerter recreation center, at 131-40 Fowler Avenue, Queens, NY.
Enjoy Halloween Activities at Fort Totten Park, featuring Haunted Lantern tours, tonight from 6:30PM-8:30PM. The event is Free and no registration is required. visitors are advised to dress warmly. parking is available in the Little Bay Park, Parking lot. Tram service will be provided to the event location. Fort Totten Park is located at Cross Island Parkway, between Totten Avenue and 15th Road, Queens, NY. Click on the above link for map and directions
The Big NYC Halloween Benefit, takes place tonight from 7:00PM-11:00PM, at Build It Green, located at 69 9th Street, Brooklyn NY. The Party will feature, music by Vaz, DJ Melky and DJ Duo. It will also feature, a Performance of Dome Theater's, The Mummy, Halloween movies, ping-pong and a costume contest. Tickets start at only $10.00. For this price, guests receive light appetizers and one drink ticket. There are other levels of ticket pricing, which include food and other items (discounts Etc) but they get increasingly pricey. Click on the above link for more
information.
Saturday 10/29/11
The third Annual Washington Heights Children And Young People's Film Festival, continues today with film screenings from 11:00AM-7:00PM. Click on the above link, for the schedule. The film festival is Free for Children and Families. The films will be shown at Coliseum Cinemas, at 701 West 181st Street, (Broadway) Manhattan, NY
The Puppetry Arts Haunted Halloween Festival will take place today, from 11:00AM-4:00PM, at the first street recreation center of P.S 372. There will be musical Performances, a haunted house, costume contests, raffles and more. The first 200 kids will get a trick or treat bag, full of prizes. Admission is Free. It is an indoor event and takes place rain or shine. The first Street recreation center of P.S 372 is located at 1st Street, between 3rd and 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
The Canine Costume Carnival, will be held today from 11:00AM-2:00PM, at Rockaway Freeway Beach. There will be music, games and costume prizes for the most creative costumes, in both large and small dog categories. In addition, there will be treat bags for the first 50 people to arrive. North Shore Animal League will be at the event with adorable animals for adoption and Free/Low Cost Spaying and Neutering, by the ASPCA. The event is Free, and takes place on Beach Channel Drive, between Beach 108th Street and Regina Avenue, Rockaway, NY.
The Westerleigh Park Halloween Festival, takes place today from 11:00AM-2:00PM. The festival will feature, games, face painting, pumpkin decorating, a haunted house, a raffle for 2 brand new bikes and more. In addition, there will be food, baked goods and beverages available. The event is Free and takes place at Willard, Springfield, Maine and Neal Dow Avenues, Staten Island, NY. Click On This Link for map of park.
The Halloween Haunted Walk And Carnival, takes place today from 12:00PM-3:00PM, at the Nethermead, in Prospect Park. The walk features zombies, wolf men, headless horseman, good and bad witches, Etc. It is appropriate for young children accompanied by parents/guardian or older siblings. The carnival will feature games and treats. The event is Free and begins at prospect park Southwest and 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY.
The Highland Park Fall Harvest Festival And Pirate Day, is scheduled to take place today, from 12:00PM-3:00PM. There will be horse and carriage rides, a pirate show, crafts, games, a treasure hunt and more. The event is Free and takes place at Elton Street and Jamaica Avenue, in Highland Park, Queens, NY
Come to the Gravesend Inn Haunted Hotel, today from 1:00PM-5:00PM and 6:00P-9:00PM, for theme park quality thrills and chills. The hi tech haunted hotel was designed by theaterworks, City Tech's resident theatrical troupe. General Admission is $5.00 a Person. The Gravesend Inn Haunted Hotel is located at, 186 Jay Street, (North of Tillary) Brooklyn, NY.
The Queens Public Library will host Pre Halloween Fun For The Whole Family, today from 1:00PM-4:15PM, at the Central Library. The day will feature, story time for young children, spooky science for older children, pumpkin carving and decorating for adults, a slide illustrated talk, with the paranormal adventurers called, "chasing Ghosts In Queens" and a dramatization of "The Cask Of Amontillado" by Edgar Allen Poe. Some events may require Pre- Registration. Arrive early or call library at 718-990-0700 about any Pre-Registration required. This event is Free. The Central Library in Jamaica is located at 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, Jamaica, (Queens) NY.
Fraunces Tavern Museum, Presents a special Halloween event, Spirits Of 1776, tonight at 5:30PM. The results of an investigation into the paranormal, which took place in Sept of 2010, when two researchers spent the night at Fraunces Tavern, are revealed. Seasonal refreshments will be served. Tickets are $10.00. Doors open at 5:15PM. Fraunces Tavern is located at 54 Pearl Street, Manhattan, NY.
Historic Richmond Town Presents Scary Stories: Dread Of Night , tonight at 7:00PM. The self guided tour will lead visitors through "hauntingly Lonely" buildings, where some interesting characters can be seen. Experience true or almost true stories, based on archival material from the Staten Island Historical Society. Tickets are $10.00 for Adults and $8.00 for Children. Please call 718-351-1611, to make a Reservation. Historic Richmond Town is located at 442 Clarke Avenue, Staten Island, NY.
The Brooklyn Aviators Hockey Team Vs the New Jersey Outlaws tonight at 7:05PM. The first 500 fans will receive a 2011-12 magnet schedule. This is the teams opening home game. Tickets are $12.00 for Adults, $10.00 for Children 14 and under, Seniors and Active military. A Family Four Pack, which includes, 4 hot dogs, 4 sodas, 4 bags of chips and 4 tickets, can be purchased for $48.00. The home games are played at the Aviator Sports and Events Center, located at 3159 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.
Oct 25, 2011
Oct 23, 2011
Monday 10/24/11-Tuesday 10/25/11
Monday 10/24/11
The third Annual Washington Heights Children And Young People's Film Festival, continues today with film screenings from 11:00AM-7:00PM. Click on the above link, for the schedule. The film festival is Free for Children and Families. The films will be shown at Coliseum Cinemas, at 701 West 181st Street, (Broadway) Manhattan, NY
Enjoy Forgotten Musicals at the New York Library Of The Performing Arts, tonight at 6:00PM. Cabaret Artist, Steve Ross and friends will be performing music from the library's musical theater collections of "unsung treasure". The Performance is Free. It will take place at the Dorothy and Lewis B Cullman Center, of the library, at 40 Lincoln Center Plaza, Manhattan, NY.
The North Forest Park Library will Present, A Tribute To The Music Of Duke Ellington: The Legacy Of A Creative Genius, featuring the Jeff Kruh Jazz Ensemble, tonight at 6:00PM. Enjoy an evening of Duke Ellington music performed by highly accomplished Jazz musicians, Jeff Kruh, Ron Schwerin and Al Cardillo. The evening will include some of Duke Ellington's best known compositions such as "Sophisticated Lady" and "Caravan". The Performance is Free. The North Forest Park Library is located at 98-27 Metropolitan Avenue, Forest Hills, (Queens) NY.
Author Lyn Di Iorio will read from her debut novel, Outside The Bones, tonight at 7:00PM, at Barnes and Noble. The event is Free and takes place at the store, located at 2889 Broadway, (at 82nd Street) Manhattan, NY. For more information about the book or the event, click on the above link.
Meet The Photographer: Steve Winter, tonight at 8:00PM, at the Apple Store. The award-winning, National Geographic Magazine photographer, will give the audience a guided tour of his work. The event is Free. It takes place at the store located at 1981 Broadway, Manhattan, NY.
Tuesday 10/25/11
The third Annual Washington Heights Children And Young People's Film Festival continues today with film screenings from 11:00AM-7:00PM. Click on the above link, for the schedule. The film festival is Free for Children and Families. The films will be shown at Coliseum Cinemas, at 701 West 181st Street, (at
Broadway) Manhattan, NY.
Explore Hallett & The Pond, today from 12:30PM-1:30PM, in Central Park. Learn the history of the park's smallest woodland area and enjoy its scenic beauty. The tour is Free but space is limited in the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, so arrive early. Only the first 20 people to sign up will be able to participate in the tour. The tour is not recommended for people with disabilities, due to hilly areas and other obstacles. The tour meets in front of the Jose Marti statue, at 6th avenue and Central park South, Manhattan, NY.
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, of the television show, Jersey Shore and author of the book, Confessions Of A Guidette, will make a live appearance, today at 3:00PM, at Barnes & Noble. The event is Free and takes place at the store located at, 555 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, NY.
The Trusty Sidekick Theater Company Presents, Halloween In The house, today from 4:00PM-6:00PM, at the Old Stone House. The Pre Halloween event for families will feature music, stories, crafts and other activities. There is a Suggested donation of $5.00 a Person. This event will be followed by the Old Stone House party, also hosted by Trusty Sidekick, from 7:00PM-10:00PM. This event will feature live music and an open bar. The event is a benefit for The Trusty Sidekick Theater company and tickets are $20.00. The Old Stone House is located in Washington Park, at the JJ Byrne Playground, at 5th Avenue and 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY.
Meet The Authors: Bryan And Michael Voltaggio :Volt Inc:Recipes, Stories, Brothers, tonight from 7:00PM-8:00PM, at the Apple Store. The chefs, Bryan and Michael Voltaggio, of the Bravo television show, Top Chef discuss their cookbook and the creative process that inspired it. The event is Free and takes place at the store located at 1981 Broadway, Manhattan, NY.
The apple store will host Caught In The Action With Photographer James Farrell, tonight from 7:00PM-8:00PM, at the Fifth Avenue store. Commercial and action photographer, James Farrell will talk about capturing great action photos, share his stories and some photographic techniques. The event is Free and takes place at the store, located at 767 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY.
The third Annual Washington Heights Children And Young People's Film Festival, continues today with film screenings from 11:00AM-7:00PM. Click on the above link, for the schedule. The film festival is Free for Children and Families. The films will be shown at Coliseum Cinemas, at 701 West 181st Street, (Broadway) Manhattan, NY
The North Forest Park Library will Present, A Tribute To The Music Of Duke Ellington: The Legacy Of A Creative Genius, featuring the Jeff Kruh Jazz Ensemble, tonight at 6:00PM. Enjoy an evening of Duke Ellington music performed by highly accomplished Jazz musicians, Jeff Kruh, Ron Schwerin and Al Cardillo. The evening will include some of Duke Ellington's best known compositions such as "Sophisticated Lady" and "Caravan". The Performance is Free. The North Forest Park Library is located at 98-27 Metropolitan Avenue, Forest Hills, (Queens) NY.
Author Lyn Di Iorio will read from her debut novel, Outside The Bones, tonight at 7:00PM, at Barnes and Noble. The event is Free and takes place at the store, located at 2889 Broadway, (at 82nd Street) Manhattan, NY. For more information about the book or the event, click on the above link.
Meet The Photographer: Steve Winter, tonight at 8:00PM, at the Apple Store. The award-winning, National Geographic Magazine photographer, will give the audience a guided tour of his work. The event is Free. It takes place at the store located at 1981 Broadway, Manhattan, NY.
Tuesday 10/25/11
The third Annual Washington Heights Children And Young People's Film Festival continues today with film screenings from 11:00AM-7:00PM. Click on the above link, for the schedule. The film festival is Free for Children and Families. The films will be shown at Coliseum Cinemas, at 701 West 181st Street, (at
Broadway) Manhattan, NY.
Explore Hallett & The Pond, today from 12:30PM-1:30PM, in Central Park. Learn the history of the park's smallest woodland area and enjoy its scenic beauty. The tour is Free but space is limited in the Hallett Nature Sanctuary, so arrive early. Only the first 20 people to sign up will be able to participate in the tour. The tour is not recommended for people with disabilities, due to hilly areas and other obstacles. The tour meets in front of the Jose Marti statue, at 6th avenue and Central park South, Manhattan, NY.
Nicole "Snooki" Polizzi, of the television show, Jersey Shore and author of the book, Confessions Of A Guidette, will make a live appearance, today at 3:00PM, at Barnes & Noble. The event is Free and takes place at the store located at, 555 Fifth Avenue, Manhattan, NY.
The Trusty Sidekick Theater Company Presents, Halloween In The house, today from 4:00PM-6:00PM, at the Old Stone House. The Pre Halloween event for families will feature music, stories, crafts and other activities. There is a Suggested donation of $5.00 a Person. This event will be followed by the Old Stone House party, also hosted by Trusty Sidekick, from 7:00PM-10:00PM. This event will feature live music and an open bar. The event is a benefit for The Trusty Sidekick Theater company and tickets are $20.00. The Old Stone House is located in Washington Park, at the JJ Byrne Playground, at 5th Avenue and 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY.
Meet The Authors: Bryan And Michael Voltaggio :Volt Inc:Recipes, Stories, Brothers, tonight from 7:00PM-8:00PM, at the Apple Store. The chefs, Bryan and Michael Voltaggio, of the Bravo television show, Top Chef discuss their cookbook and the creative process that inspired it. The event is Free and takes place at the store located at 1981 Broadway, Manhattan, NY.
The apple store will host Caught In The Action With Photographer James Farrell, tonight from 7:00PM-8:00PM, at the Fifth Avenue store. Commercial and action photographer, James Farrell will talk about capturing great action photos, share his stories and some photographic techniques. The event is Free and takes place at the store, located at 767 5th Avenue, Manhattan, NY.
Oct 22, 2011
Oct 19, 2011
Thursday 10/20/11- Friday 10/21/11
Bring the kids to the Halloween NYC Haunted Photo BOO-th, today from 11:00AM-7:00PM, at Union Square park. The Booth will feature, costumes, props and screens that will display spooky Halloween backgrounds. Up to 5 guests at a time can pose for pictures. The pictures can be taken home as a memento.
Enjoy an Oldies Rock & Roll, Doo-Wop & Pop Concert With The Vic Vincent Group, today at 2:30PM, at the Mitchell-Linden Library. Hear tunes from the 50's and 60's, featuring the music of Chuck Berry, Roy Orbison, Elvis, Bill Haley and the comets, Fats Domino, Buddy Holly, Ray Charles, Little Anthony and the Imperials, Bobby Darin, Neil Diamond, Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra and more. The Performance is Free. The Mitchell- Linden Library is located at 29-42 Union Street, Flushing, NY.
The Douglaston/Little Neck Library Presents, On The Case- Christie Mysteries, tonight at 6:00PM, at the library. David Houston's radio play will be performed and will include musical accompaniment and sound effects. The play is based on classic short stories by Agatha Christie. The Performance is Free. The Douglaston/ Little Neck library is located at 249-01 Northern Boulevard, Little Neck, (Queens) NY.
The Ridgewood Library will host, Bob Porembski& City Rhythm Rock 'N Roll Music, tonight at 6:30PM, at the library. The band writes and Performs original music as well as performing the music of such influences as, The Beatles, Chuck Berry, The Beach Boys, Marvin Gaye and more. The Performance is Free. The Ridgewood Library is located at 20-12 Madison Street, Ridgewood, (Queens) NY.
The Apple Store will Present Three Musical Performances, today from 7:00PM-8:30PM, at the West 14th Street Store location. The live Free event will feature, Nikki Lane, Barr Brothers and Motopony. The store is located at 401 West 14th Street, Manhattan, NY.
Friday 10/21/11
The Museum Of The Moving Image offers Free Admission, today and every Friday from 4:00PM-8:00PM. Admission is usually, $12.00 for Adults, $9.00 for Students and Seniors and $6.00 for Children. The museum is open from Tuesdays - Thursdays from 10:30AM-5:00PM, Fridays, 10:30AM-8:00PM and Saturday and Sunday, 10:30AM-7:00PM. This is a great interactive museum for movie memorabilia and learning about how some of your favorite films were made. It should be lots of fun for both adults and children. The Museum Of The Moving Image is located at 36-01 35th Avenue, Astoria, NY.
The Ghostly Greenbelt Ghoul Fest IV, will Present "Carnevil", a Children's event, today from 4:00PM-6:00PM, at the Greenbelt Recreation Center. The event will feature, games, face painting, Halloween crafts, treats and pumpkin picking. This event will be followed by "Carnevil Haunted Walk", at 7:00PM, for adults only. The walk will feature, among other things, a headless horseman riding through the trails. Both events are Free. Come in costume. The Greenbelt Recreation Center is located at 501 Brielle Avenue, Staten Island, NY.
The Central Park Conservancy Presents, Halloween: Bats AT Belvedere, tonight from 5:00PM-6:30PM, in Central Park. Learn all about bats with Dr Bill Schutt, bat expert, biologist and author of the book, Dark Banquet: Blood And The Curious Lives Of Blood-Feeding Creatures. The event is Free. All ages are welcome and no advance registration is necessary. The event takes place at Belvedere Castle, located Mid- Park (in central Park) at 79th Street, Manhattan, NY.
The Moxie Spot will host a Family Movie Night, tonight at 6:15PM, at the restaurant and play space. The feature film will be 101 Dalmations. This will be preceded by a short film. The event is Free and is appropriate for families with young children. The Moxie Spot is located at 81 Atlantic Avenue, (at Hicks Street) Brooklyn, NY.
The musical groups, Mortal Orchestra and The Veda Rays will be Live At The Apple Store, at West 14th Street, tonight from 7:00PM-8:30PM. The event is Free. The store is located at 401 West 14th Street, Manhattan, NY.
Oct 16, 2011
Monday 10/17/11- Wednesday 10/19/11
Monday 10/17/11
The Acquavella Galleries is currently displaying an exhibit by Georges Braque featuring 50 of his works. Georges Braque is known as the co-founder of Cubism with Pablo Picasso. The gallery is open Monday-Saturday from 10:00AM-5:00PM. The exhibit is Free to view. The Acquavella Gallery is located at 18 East 79th Street, (between Madison and fifth Avenues) Manhattan,
NY.
The Fresh Meadows Library, will present a Screening of the award winning film, Illegal, today at 2:00PM, followed by a discussion. The film is about a Russian woman and her 14 year old son, living in Belgium illegally. She is arrested during a routine check by the police and placed in an immigration detention center. Her son manages to escape. She is determined to preserve her dignity and to find her son. The film screening is Free. The Fresh Meadows Library is located at 193-20 Horace Harding Expressway, Queens, NY.
The New York Public Library Of The Performing Arts Presents, Dr. Queen's Drag Academy: The Martin Worman Papers, tonight at 6:00PM. The event which features Daniel Osman, includes a panel discussion and Performance. It is a celebration of the life of actor, playwright, director, lyricist, female impersonator, academic and activist, Martin Worman. The event is Free. The New York Public Library Of The Performing Arts is located at the Dorothy and Lewis B Cullman Center, 40 Lincoln Center Plaza, Manhattan, NY.
Enjoy comedy tonight at the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, for only $5.00 a show. Comedy shows begin at 6:30PM, 8:00PM, 9:30PM and 11:00PM. Reservations can be made online by clicking the above link, then click on schedule and find the make a reservation link. The Upright Citizens Brigade Theater, is located at 307 West 26th Street, Manhattan, NY.
Jonathan Coulton will be performing live at the Apple Store in Soho, tonight at 7:00PM. The Performance is Free. The Soho Apple Store is located at 103 prince Street, Manhattan, NY.
Writer, Tim Butcher will read from his book, Chasing The Devil, tonight at 7:00PM, at the Half King Bar And Restaurant. The book reading is Free but guest are required to buy at least 1 drink. The HalfKing bar and restaurant is located at 505 West 23rd Street, Manhattan, NY.
Enjoy Poetry tonight from 7:00PM-9:00PM, at the KGB Bar. The evening will feature the poetry of Gabrielle Calvocoressi and Timothy Donnelly. The event is Free, except for the price of a drink. The bar is located at 85 East 4th Street, Manhattan, NY
Tuesday 10/18/11
The Gagosian Gallery, located at 980 Madison Avenue, Manhattan, NY, offers Free Admission during regular hours of operation. Currently there is an exhibition of paintings by Bob Dylan on display. The Asia series is described as a visual reflection of his travels to Japan, China, Vietnam and Korea. Also on display, are paintings and drawings, by artist, Jenny Saville. For a further description of the exhibits, or any other information, click on the above link. The gallery is open from Tuesday- Saturday, 10:00AM-6:00PM.
The American Folk Art Museum offers Free Admission today and every day, during regular hours of operation. The museum is open Tuesday-Saturday from 12:00PM-7:30PM and Sunday from 12:00PM-6:00PM. The Museum is closed on Mondays. Today at 1:00PM, there will be a Free tour, featuring speaker, Lee Kogan. The American Folk Art Museum is located at 2 Lincoln Square, (Columbus Avenue at 66th Street) Manhattan, NY.
The New York Library Of The Performing Arts Presents, Toe-Tappin' Tuesdays-Dixieland Jazz With The Gotham Jazzmen, today from 12:00PM-1:30PM. Enjoy a Free Jazz Performance. The New York Library Of The Performing Arts is located at the Dorothy and Lewis B Cullman Center, 40 Lincoln Center Plaza, Manhattan, New York.
Play scrabble at the East Flushing Scrabble Club, today and on 10/25/11 at 3:30PM. The event is Free and takes place at the East Flushing Library. The library is located at 196-36 Northern Boulevard, Flushing, NY.
Take a walking tour of the Highline, tonight and every Tuesday through October at 6:30PM. The tours are led by volunteers with knowledge of the history, horticulture, art and design of the High Line. The tours are Free. The tour meets at the Chelsea Market passage, on the High Line, near West 16th Street, Manhattan, NY.
Wednesday 10/19/11
The Victor Hanson Recreation Center will host a Film Screening from the Emmy Award Winning PBS Series, Independent Lens, today at 10:00AM. The film, "Deaf Jam", by Judy Lieff, is about a deaf teen who discovers the power of American Sign Language Poetry and prepares to be one of the first deaf poets to compete in a youth Slam. The film screening is Free. The Victor Hanson Recreation Center is located in Rochdale Park, at 133-39 Guy Brewer Boulevard, Queens, NY.
The Society Of Illustrators offers Free Admission to the museum during regular operating hours, with the exception of openings, special events, and classes. There are only four days left to see the exhibit, Rolling Stone And The Art Of The Record Review. The exhibit consists of over 80 original illustrations that were commissioned for the Rolling Stone Magazine, record review column. The exhibit closes on 10/22/11. The Ted Lewin Light Show is another exhibit currently on display at the museum. The illustrations in this exhibit capture various types of lighting, from neon lights to sunlight and firelight. The exhibit closes on 10/29/11. Making Faces, an exhibit featuring portrait illustrations, will be on display through 11/23/11. Coming to the museum on 10/26/11, is the exhibit The Original Art 2011, which celebrates the art of Children's Book Illustration. In addition, the museum has a Permanent Exhibit, consisting of almost 2000 works by some of the greatest names in American Illustration. The Society Of Illustrators is open on Tuesdays from 10:00AM-8:00PM, Wednesdays -Fridays from 10:00AM-5:00PM and Saturday from 12:00PM-4:00PM. The Society Of Illustrators is located at 128 East 63rd Street, (between Park and Lexington Avenues), Manhattan, NY.
Enjoy improv, at the Peoples Improv Theater, today and every Wednesday from 6:00PM-11:00PM. Different shows begin every hour and each show is Free. The shows take place in the Striker Theater, at PIT, located at 123 East 24th Street, (between Park and Lexington Avenues) Brooklyn, NY.
There will be Live Music at the West 14th Street Apple Store, tonight from 7:00PM-8:30PM, with performances from three different musical acts. Parlor Mob, will be at the store playing tracks from their new album, "Dogs". Also at the store will be musicians, Icon For Hire, as well as the band, Still Corners, performing tracks from their new album, "Creatures Of An Hour". The Performances are Free. The store is located at 401 West 14th Street, Manhattan, NY.
Nell Casey, editor of the soon to be released book, The Journals Of Spalding Gray, will be giving a talk titled, Inside The Journals Of Spalding Gray, tonight at 8:00PM, at The New School. Spalding Gray was a brilliant artist, famous for his riveting monologues, such as Swimming To Cambodia and Monster In A Box. The book is based on the diaries of Spalding Gray, giving insight into the artist, who ended his life in 2004. The event is Free and takes place at Wollman Hall, located at 65 West 11th Street, 5th Floor, Manhattan, NY.
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