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Sep 17, 2011

 NYC   DAYTRIPPER

Sunday 9/18/11





The Brooklyn Book Festival takes Place today from 10:00AM-6:00PM, in Brooklyn Borough Hall and Plaza, at 209 Joralemon Street, Brooklyn, NY.  Senator Joseph Lieberman will be at the festival as well as many acclaimed writers.  There will be numerous events that include, book discussions, readings of literary work and lectures.  All events are Free but require tickets.  Tickets will be distributed an hour prior to the event, at festival information booths on the plaza.  There will also be a children's area and for older children, a youth stoop.  In addition, there will be numerous book vendors.  For information on the various events, directions, or any other information, click the above link.


The 85th Annual Feast Of San Gennaro conntinues today, from 11:30AM-11:00PM, along Mulberry Street, between Hudson and Canal Streets, and along Grand and Hester Streets, between Mott and Baxter Streets, Manhattan, NY.   Today, in conjunction with the feast, the American Red Cross will be at St Patrick's Basilica Youth Center, at 268 Mulberry Street, (between Houston and Prince Streets) Manhattan, NY, for a blood drive.   The Red Cross will be there between the hours of 10:00AM-4:00PM.   Anyone interested, can click on the above link, go to event schedules and get the telephone number to call the red cross, or click on their link to schedule a donation time.   There will be refreshments and giveaways all day.  From 2:00PM-3:00PM, Singer, Sal Manzo will be performing.  From 7:00PM-9:30PM, Gianni Russo and Band will Perform.  It is Free to attend the feast.


The Queens County Farm Museums 29th Annual Queens County Fair, continues today from, 11:00AM-6:00PM. The fair will feature, a  midway, carnival rides, food Vendors, a medieval exhibit, live music, Big Apple Circus Acts, Pig races, Pony rides, Hay rides, and more.  Admission to the fair is $8.00 for Adults and $5.00 for Children.  The Queens County Farm is located at 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY.


The Flatbush Frolic will take place today from 11:00AM-6:00PM, along Cortelyou Road between Ocean and Coney Island Avenues, Brooklyn, NY.  There will be live bands, food, games, arts and crafts, vendors and more.  The event is Free to attend.. 


The Holy Cross Greek Cultural Festival, continues today from 12:00PM-7:00PM.  The festival features music, dancing, food, rides, games, a flea market, vendors and more.  It is Free to attend.


Bryant Park will host The Vital Theater Company, today from 1:00PM-2:00PM, at the Fountain Terrace, in Bryant Park.  Enjoy songs from two of the Vital Theater company's most popular shows, Pinkalicious and Uncle Pirate.  This is a Free event.  Bryant Park is located between 5th and 6th Avenues, from 40th to 42nd Streets, Manhattan, NY.


Take the kids on a Scavenger Hunt with the Urban Park Rangers, today at 2:00PM, in Brookville Park, at Brookville Boulevard and 144th Avenue, Queens, NY.  This is a Free event. 


The Washington Square Park Folk Festival, continues today at 2:00PM, at washington Square Park, located at 5th Avenue, Waverly Place, West 4th and MacDougal Streets, Manhattan, NY.  The performances are Free.  Click on the above link to view the schedule of performers, and other information.


Enjoy the Overlook Concert: Brass Quintet, Of The Manhattan School Of Music, today from 2:00PM-3:00PM, on the 116th Street Overlook ( on the middle level) of Riverside park.  The event is Free.  For more information, click on the above link.


Ballet Hispanico will perform tonight from, 6:00-7:30PM, on the lawn of Bryant Park. The Performance is Free.  Bryant Park is located between 5th and 6th Avenues, from 40th to 42nd Streets, manhattan, NY.


Brooklyn Bridge will host a screening of, Home, A Film By Yann Arthus-Bertrand: Presented by Beautiful Earth Group, tonight at 7:00PM, on the Pier 1 Harbor View Lawn.  The documentary, exploring the beauty and fragility of the earth, will be introduced by the director.  It will be followed by a Q&A.  The event is Free.  Pier 1 of Brooklyn Bridge Park is located at Old Fulton and Furman Streets, Brooklyn, NY. 


Habana Outpost will Present a Free screening of the film, The good, the bad, and the ugly, tonight at Sundown.  The restaurant has a relatively inexpensive menu of Mexican/ Cuban food, that can be viewed by clicking on the above link.  (Click Brooklyn under locations and the menu link will be at the bottom)  Habana  Outpost is located at 757 Fulton Street, Brooklyn, NY.

 NYC  DAYTRIPPER

Saturday 9/17/11





The Staten Island Museum Presents the 61st Annual Fence Show, today from 11:00AM-5:00PM, on the front lawn of the historic Snug harbor Cultural Center.  View the work of various artists, designers and craftspeople. Enjoy music, art demonstrations and other activities.  The event is Free and takes place adjacent to building A, of the Snug Harbor Cultural Center.  Snug Harbor cultural center is located at, 1000 Richmond Terrace, Staten Island, NY.


Boulevard Books and Cafe will present Sensei Adami, of Brooklyn Brazilian jiu Jitsu, to teach children about stranger danger, today at 11:00AM.  Sensei Adami will read the book, The Berenstain Bears learn about strangers.  This will be followed by a Q&A and a practice exercise.  The event will cost $5.00 to attend and will include a copy of the book.  Boulevard Books and Cafe is located at   7518 13th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.


Remember The Vin Fiz: 100th Anniversary Commemoration, Presented by the Brooklyn Book Festival, with the National Parks Service, today at 11:00AM and 1:00PM.  This event commemorates the historic trans continental flight, made by Cal Rodgers from Brooklyn,  in the Wright Brothers Plane, named the Vin Fiz.  The flight took Place on September 17, 1911.  Eileen F Lebow, author of Cal Rogers and the Vin Fizz, will be Present.  There will be staged readings from books about the record setting flight.  There will also be tours of hangar B, which houses historic aircraft.  This is a Free event, located at Floyd Bennett Field, Hangar B, at 3159 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.


Queens County Farm Museums, 29th Annual Queens County Fair, takes Place today and Sunday, from 11:00AM-6:00PM.  The fair will feature, a  midway, carnival rides, food Vendors, a medieval exhibit, live music, Big Apple Circus Acts, Pig races, Pony rides, Hay rides, and more.  Admission to the fair is $8.00 for Adults and $5.00 for Children.  The Queens County Farm is located at, 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Floral Park, NY.


The 85th Annual Feast Of San Gennaro continues today, from 11:30AM-11:00PM, along Mulberry Street, between Canal and Hudson Streets and along Grand and Hester Streets, between Mott and Baxter Streets, Manhattan, NY.  Today from 2:00PM-4:00PM, there will be a gala birthday celebration, of the 85th birthday of the Feast Of San Gennaro.  There will be a performance of traditional Italian music, and a 6' cake weighing 2,000 pounds, made by Ferrara's Bakery, will be on display.  Slices of the cake will be served to the public on a first- come, first-served basis.  Married couples who met at the feast are invited to attend the birthday celebration and talk about what the feast has meant to them.  From 7:00PM-10:00PM, Joe Causi of WCBS, 101.1, will host his radio show from the feast.  There will be Guest performers and celebrity interviews.  The Saint Gennaro Feast and the above mentioned  events of the feast are Free.


The 54th German-American Steuben Parade Of New York, will take place today at 11:30AM, along 5th Avenue, between 67th and 86th Streets, Manhattan, NY.  German Olympic figure skater, Norbert Schramm will take part in the parade, as well as Aarne Bielefeldt of  IFC reality show, Whisker Wars.  There will be marching bands, floats, entertainment and more.  The parade is Free to view.  There is also Grandstand Seating for $10.00.  The Grandstand is located at 78th Street and 5th Avenue and tickets can be purchased there, if they are still available.


The Holy Cross Greek Cultural Festival, continues today from 12:00PM-11:00PM, along Ridge Boulevard, between 84th and 86th Streets, Brooklyn, NY.  The festival features, Greek food, music and entertainment, dancing, vendors, rides, games and more.  The festival is Free to attend.


The Little Red Lighthouse Festival, takes Place today from 12:00PM-4:00PM, at Fort Washington park, at 181st Street and Plaza lafayette, Manhattan, NY.  The festival features, lighthouse tours with the urban park rangers, live music, readings of the children's book, The Little Red lighthouse, food, fishing clinics and arts and crafts.  The event is Free.  For directions or more information, click on the above link.


Madison Square Park hosts Bluegrass In The Park, today from 12:30PM-6:30PM.  The Free, all day celebration will feature five different bluegrass acts.  Blankets and Picnic items can be brought, but there will also be food available for purchase.  Madison Square Park is located between Madison and fifth Avenues, from 23rd to 26th Streets, Manhattan, NY.  For more information about the various musicians or other details, click on the above link.




El Flamboyan Community Garden will host the The Annual Harvest Fair, today from 1:00PM-5:00PM, at 592 Tinton Avenue, Bronx, NY.  The fair will feature, food, music and children's activities.  This is a Free event.



The Washington Square Park Folk Festival, takes Place today and Sunday at 2:00PM, at washington Square Park.  The park is located at 5th Avenue, Waverly Place, West 4th and MacDougal Streets, Manhattan, NY.  The performances are Free.  Click on the above link, to view the schedule of performers, and other information.



Friends Of Hudson River Park Presents the Fall Equinox Festival, from 2:00PM-7:00PM, on Hudson River Park's Pier 84 at 44th Street, Manhattan, NY.  The festival will feature, live music, fishing, arts and crafts, dance performances and more.  The festival is Free.  Click on the above link, for more information.


The Community Bookstore: 40th Anniversary Party, will take place today from 2:00PM-5:00PM.  There will be a reading and a reception, with authors, Paul Auster, Siri Hustvedt, Mary Morris a Jon Scieszk, and other guests.  The reading will take place at the Old Reformed Church, located at 729 Carroll Street, (at 7th Avenue) Brooklyn, NY.  A Reception and book signing will take place at Community Bookstore, at 147 7th Avenue, (between Carroll and Garfield Streets) Brooklyn, NY.  The Church and Book store are across the street from each other.  This is a Free event.




The High Line At The Kitchen Block Party will be held today at 4:00PM, under the High Line at West 19th Street, between 10th and 11th Avenues, Manhattan, NY.  Enjoy a family- oriented street fair, with live music, dance Performances, food, and art activities.  The event is Free.


Chaos Manor, a Multimedia theatrical event based on Sam Stephenson's acclaimed book, The Jazz Loft Project, will be Presented tonight at 8:45 PM, at The Invisible Dog Art Center. The Performance will include audio recordings, photographs, live music and Performances from the text.  This is a Free event, Presented by Sam Stephenson,  Chris McElroen and A Public Space.  The Invisible Dog is located at 51 Bergen Street, (between Smith and Boreum Place) Brooklyn, NY.