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Where else but in New York City can you listen to a world-class musician, discuss a book with a famous author, take a part in poetry reading, have a glass of wine at an art exhibition opening, and all that on the same day, and all that free of charge, and all of that on any day of the year, whether it's December or July, April or November!
The trick is to know about those free events, free things to do BEFORE they happen, not after the fact. That's where Club Free Time comes in handy! Become a Club Free Time member and start using these unique New York City (NYC) opportunities today, December 3, 2024!
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In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York City (NYC), Club Free Time offers its members complimentary tickets to classical music concerts, dance performances and theater: when a producer wants that special buzz of the 'full house' - Club Free Time members are welcomed for their enthusiasm and sophistication!
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Experience an entirely new perspective on New York. 'Open up a whole new cultural world... in one of the most vibrant capital cities in the world, sampling cultural delights beyond anyone's wildest dream.' Rupert Parker, journalist, photographer, cameraman, and TV producer
December 3, 2024. Free shows, free concerts, free movies, free tours, free readings, worshops, lectures, etc. are New York's best kept secret! Learn all about it and do not miss the unique opportunities that only New York provides: NYC never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment whether it's day or night, weekday or weekend, summer or winter, spring or fall, January or June, May or September. If you are looking for inexpensive things to do and where to go in Manhattan today, tonight, tomorrow, or any other time, or any other day of any week - you came to the right place: just click on any day on the calendar dispayed on the every page of our site and you will see how many events you can attend in Manhattan free of charge on that very day.
New York's cultural scene is at its busiest in October and March (and the same goes for free events, free things to do), but other months of the year still offer incredible amount of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away! So if you looking for something to do in April or November, December or February, you will find tons of free things to do, free events to go to. (In June, July and August lots of those free events take place outdoors, of course).
So start using these unique New York City opportunities today, December 3, 2024!
Where else but in New York City can you listen to a world-class musician, discuss a book with a famous author, take a part in poetry reading, have a glass of wine at an art exhibition opening, and all that on the same day, and all that free of charge, and all of that on any day of the year, whether it's December or July, April or November!
The trick is to know about those free events, free things to do BEFORE they happen, not after the fact. That's where Club Free Time comes in handy! Become a Club Free Time member and start using these unique New York City (NYC) opportunities today, December 3, 2024!
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Club Free Time is your perfect guide to Free Entertainment and Free Culture in the City That Never Sleeps.
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Free things to do, free events that take place in New York City every day of the year are truly amazing. So if you're looking for something interesting to do today (December 3, 2024) or on any other day of the year don't miss those free-of-charge opportunities that only New York provides! You can find lots of high quality, off the beaten path, unique free events, free things to do which will take your breath away!
In addition to providing information about free events, free things to do in New York City (NYC), Club Free Time offers its members complimentary tickets to classical music concerts, dance performances and theater: when a producer wants that special buzz of the 'full house' - Club Free Time members are welcomed for their enthusiasm and sophistication!
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Get a taste of free culture and free entertainment in New York City (NYC)!
Join the Club!
Experience an entirely new perspective on New York. 'Open up a whole new cultural world... in one of the most vibrant capital cities in the world, sampling cultural delights beyond anyone's wildest dream.' Rupert Parker, journalist, photographer, cameraman, and TV producer
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The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
The quality and quantity of
free events,
free things to do
that happen in New York City
every day of the year
is truly amazing.
So don't miss the opportunities
that only New York provides:
stop wondering what to do;
start taking advantage of
free events to go to,
free things to do in NYC
today!
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'New York is abuzz with so much culture that they're giving it away.' (The New York Times article about Club Free Time).
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37 free things to do in New York City (NYC) today:
Tuesday, December 3, 2024
All events are free unless otherwise noted.Workshop | Adult Zumba
Featuring easy-to-follow Latin dance choreography. Work on your balance, coordination and range of motion.
New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
Free
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Fair | Holiday Fair: Art, Jewelry, Home Goods and Savory Bites
Wander through the aisles showcasing art, jewelry, home decor, and delicious bites from local designers and artisans. It's the perfect spot to check off your holiday shopping list while experiencing the magic of winter in New York City. Dates: 12/3 - 12/31 Hours of Operation: Mon - Fri: 11-8 Sat - Sun: 10-8 Closed Christmas Day and New Year's Eve
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free
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Book Discussion | Leaving: Adulterous Couple Ponders the Possibilities (online)
In Roxana Robinson's novel, a couple falls into an adulterous relationship and, in the midst of the passion, confronts a tangle of practical and emotional dilemmas: Should desire trump loyalty? What do we owe whom? Does love carry moral weight?
New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
Free
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Concert | Holiday Harmonies Lunchtime Concert
Enjoy the enchanting sounds of talented musicians as they perform a delightful array of seasonal favorites, all while basking in a tropical atmosphere of palm trees. Featuring the guitar duo Aerial Acoustics, which has been delighting audiences for over 25 years with their spirited original and cover instrumentals. Described as "electrifyingly acoustic," Dorothy Wagner and Dennis Smith play complex arrangements of classic tunes, as well as original compositions, infused with elements of rock, jazz, classical and Spanish guitar.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Master Class | Trombone Master Class
Trombone Master Class with Sasha Romero.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)
Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
New York City, NY; NYC
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12:20 pm
Free
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Film | Grumpy Old Men (1993) with Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, and Daryl Hannah
Curmudgeonly neighbors and former friends John Gustafson and Max Goldman have been at each other's throats for years. Their feud intensifies when love interest Ariel arrives. But Max later learns that John is having family and financial troubles, so he steps in to help. Their bond grows even more when John has a health scare, and Max makes the ultimate sacrifice for his old friend. Director: Donald Petrie Cast: Jack Lemmon, Walter Matthau, Ann-Margret, Kevin Pollak, Ossie Davis, Daryl Hannah Jack Lemmon starred in over sixty films and was nominated for an Academy Award eight times, winning twice, and received other accolades, including six Golden Globe Awards (counting the honorary Cecil B. DeMille Award), two Cannes Film Festival Awards, two Volpi Cups, one Silver Bear, three BAFTA Awards, and two Emmy Awards. In 1988, he was awarded the American Film Institute's Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to the American cinema. Walter Matthau was an American actor, comedian and film director. He won the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his performance in the Billy Wilder film The Fortune Cookie (1966). Daryl Hannah is an American actress who has starred in various films over the years, including Blade Runner (1982), Summer Lovers (1982), Splash (1984), Roxanne (1987), Wall Street (1987), and Steel Magnolias (1989).
New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Jewish Communal Leadership: Lessons Learned from Leading Practitioners (online)
Discover transformative lessons from leading Jewish communal professionals in building sacred Jewish communities. This is a compelling conversation with Dr. Ron Wolfson, Barry Shrage, and Rabbi Denise Eger as they share insights from their new book on building and leading sacred communities.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Like Mother, Like Mother: A Novel of Generational Secrets (online)
Susan Rieger's enthralling novel about three generations of strong-willed women, unknowingly shaped by the secrets buried in their family’s past.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Festival | Seaport Holiday Tree Lighting
Festive photo opps. Live music. Holiday shopping and cozy beverages. Mark your calendar for this year's Holiday Tree Lighting--a celebration of community, music, and holiday cheer, hosted by Onika McLean. The festivities kick off at 3 PM with the Maum Market, a holiday pop-up on Pier 16 featuring over 40 unique, Asian-founded brands, alongside beats by a live DJ. From 6-7 PM, enjoy lively performances by Gotham Dance, Big Apple Chorus, Brooklyn United Drumline, and Carolina Rial, with surprise appearances adding to the magic. The evening culminates at 7 PM with the dazzling tree lighting ceremony, ringing in the holiday season.
New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free
Free
Dance Performance | A Demonstration of Playing and Dancing Baroque Dance Suite Movements
A demonstration on how to dance as well as play a Menuet, Sarabande, Gavotte and Bourree. Baroque dance suite music by J.S. Bach will be performed.
New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
Free
Free
Film | A Fish Called Wanda (1988) with Jamie Lee Curtis
George Thomason and Ken Pile--a British gangster and his sidekick--draft a pair of arrogant Americans--grifter Wanda Wanda Gerschwitz and weapons expert Otto West--for a massive diamond heist. The job does not go according to plan, and Wanda tries to seduce George's lawyer, Archie Leach, to find out where George his the diamonds. At the same time, Ken repeatedly tries to murder an elderly woman who witnessed the heist. Director: Charles Crichton Cast: John Cleese, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kevin Kline, Michael Palin Jamie Lee Curtis is an American actress and producer known for her performances in the horror and slasher genres, in addition to roles in comedies. Curtis has received multiple accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, a Primetime Emmy Award, and two Golden Globe Awards, as well as a nomination for a Grammy Award.
New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free
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Discussion | "What Makes It Italian?": Ponchielli (online)
“What Makes It Italian?” is a music listening and discussion group. The group is led by Gina Crusco. The session will focus on Ponchielli: Music of Amilcare Ponchielli (1834 – 1886) + Teatro Amilcare Ponchielli, Cremona, 1824 Come “see” the music as reflected in Italian architecture.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | Lower East Side, 1975: Portrait of a Changing Jewish Neighborhood
An exhibition featuring never-before-seen photographs of the Lower East Side by Richard Marc Sakols, featuring an informal talk by the artist. A young student in 1975, Sakols ventured down to the Lower East Side to explore the neighborhood where his grandmother was born. His photos of the Eldridge Street Synagogue showcase the precarious state of the building, then in disrepair after years of neglect, and provide a glimpse into the earliest efforts to preserve its legacy.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | The Architecture of Urbanity: Designing for Nature, Culture, and Joy
Vishaan Chakrabarti, one of today’s most inspired architects and urban advocates, discusses his manifesto for architecture as a force for addressing our biggest social challenges
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
Free
Opening Reception | The Book Show: Illustration Students' Projects
Featuring original books by 20 MFA Illustration as Visual Essay students, curated by faculty member Anna Raff. In their first year, the MFA candidates of the Illustration as Visual Essay program are tasked with creating books in a format of their choice, whether it be illustrated poetry, graphic novel, children’s book, or essay. The works in this year’s iteration encompass a variety of themes, including narrative fantasy, commentaries on our present-day reemergence into public spaces, reconsiderations of times past, and advancement into unknown futures.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Lower East Side, 1975: Portrait of a Changing Jewish Neighborhood
The Lower East Side has long been a gateway for new immigrants, and these photos capture the vibrant life of the area. By the 1970s, as the Jewish population moved out, new waves of immigrants, especially from Latin America and China, along with young artists attracted by affordable rents, marked a new chapter. The 1975 photographs by Richard Marc Sakols highlight this dynamic period of cultural transformation.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Play bridge in a stress-free environment
One of the most popular card games of the last century, bridge is still enjoyed by professional and amateur players alike today - and now you can stop by and enjoy it too! Bring your bridge partner, or you will be matched up with someone to play as a pair. There will be instructions and the chance to observe players, making this a perfect event for beginners looking to learn how to play bridge.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
Free
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Book Discussion | Berlin Atomized: A Novel About the End of the World
Julia Kornberg's kinetic, globetrotting novel following three siblings—Jewish and downwardly mobile—from 2001 to 2034, as they come of age against the major crises of the 21st century.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
$5
$5
Book Discussion | Opening Doors: The Unlikely Alliance Between the Irish and the Jews in America (online)
Author Hasia R. Diner on the extraordinary untold story of how Irish and Jewish immigrants worked together to secure legitimacy in America.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Book Discussion | Sister Snake by Amanda Lee Koe
Sisterhood is difficult for Su and Emerald. Su leads a sheltered, moneyed life as the picture-perfect wife of a conservative politician in Singapore. Emerald is a nihilistic sugar baby in New York, living from whim to whim and using her charms to make ends meet. But they share a secret: once, they were snakes, basking under a full moon in Tang dynasty China. A thousand years later, their mysterious history is the only thing still binding them together. When Emerald experiences a violent encounter in Central Park and Su boards the next flight to New York, the two reach a tenuous reconciliation for the first time in decades. Su convinces Emerald to move to Singapore so she can keep an eye on her—but she soon begins to worry that Emerald’s irrepressible behavior will out them both, in a sparkling, affluent city where everything runs like clockwork and any deviation from the norm is automatically suspect. Sister Snake explores chosen family, queerness, passing, and the struggle against conformity. Reimagining the Chinese folktale “The Legend of the White Snake,” this is a novel about being seen for who you are—and, ultimately, how to live free. At this event, Amanda Lee Koe will discuss her new book.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | The Impossible Man: Roger Penrose and the Cost of Genius (in-person and online)
Author Patchen Barss discusses his biography of the dazzling and painful life of Nobel Prize-winning physicist Roger Penrose.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
Free
Classical Music | Japanese Sacred Court Music
Former directors of the Imperial Household Orchestra and young musicians invited from Japan (Shogo Anzai; Hideaki Bunno; Goro Ikebe; Naoyuki Manabe; Nagao Okubo; Yutaka Oto; Fumiya Otonashi); and the Columbia Gagaku Instrumental Ensemble of New York, perform Japanese Sacred Court Music, including classical repertoires and contemporary sho solo pieces.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
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Workshop | Origami Meetup
OMG NYC (Origami Meetup Group! New York City) is a group for people to come together and share in the beautiful art of Origami - an ancient art of folding various mediums, most commonly paper. The word comes from the combination of the Japanese verb oru (to fold) and the noun kami (paper). Other materials often folded are fabric, wire mesh, sheet metal, tissue, thin plastic, cardboard, and straws. Ages Adult 18+
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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6:30 pm
Regular: $40
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Discussion | The “Jew-Hunt” Pogrom in Amsterdam and Beyond: It Could Happen Here (in-person and online)
Eighty-six years after mobs destroyed synagogues, shattered shop windows and assaulted Jews in a spasm of hatred known as Kristallnacht, Jews in Europe fled for their lives again, this time in Amsterdam. A “Jew hunt,” New York Times columnist Bret Stephens called the attacks surrounding a soccer match between Israeli and Dutch teams, pointing out that the haters had said more about “Cancer Jews” than about Gaza. “Grotesque as the phrase is, it can no longer surprise,” he continued, punctuating his point with a reminder of recent anti-Jewish abuse and assaults in America as well as in Europe. Even as Stephens was writing, Jonathan Greenblatt, CEO of the Anti-Defamation League, was flying to Amsterdam to meet with the Dutch prime minister, justice minister and national security adviser as well as leaders from the local Jewish community. Writing in USA Today after his trip, he warned about what the violence in Amsterdam and the hostility on American campuses may foreshadow.
New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
Free
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Book Discussion | Atlas Obscura: Wild Life: An Explorer's Guide to the World's Living Wonders (online)
From author Cara Giaimo comes a nature book like no other--a dazzling, over-the-top collection of the world's most extraordinary wild species that takes you to all seven continents and beyond. It's more than a field guide-it's an adventure.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
Free
Book Discussion | Newshawks in Berlin: The Associated Press and Nazi Germany (online)
After the Nazis came to power in Germany in 1933, the Associated Press brought news about life under the Third Reich to tens of millions of American readers. The AP was America’s most important source for foreign news but to continue reporting under the Nazi regime the agency made both journalistic and moral compromises. Its reporters and photographers in Berlin endured onerous censorship, complied with anti-Semitic edicts, and faced accusations of spreading pro-Nazi propaganda. Yet despite restrictions, pressures, and concessions, AP’s Berlin “newshawks” provided more than a thousand U.S. newspapers with extensive coverage of the Nazi campaigns to conquer Europe and annihilate the continent’s Jews. Newshawks in Berlin reveals how the Associated Press covered Nazi Germany from its earliest days through the aftermath of World War II. Larry Heinzerling and Randy Herschaft accessed previously classified government documents; plumbed diary entries, letters, and memos; and reviewed thousands of published stories and photos to examine what the AP reported and what it left out. Their research uncovers fierce internal debates about how to report in a dictatorship, and it reveals decisions that sometimes prioritized business ambitions over journalistic ethics. The book also documents the AP’s coverage of the Holocaust and its unveiling. Featuring comprehensive research and a memorable cast of characters, this book illuminates how the dilemmas of reporting on Nazi Germany remain familiar for journalists reporting on authoritarian regimes today.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
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Book Discussion | Raising Resilience: How to Help Our Children Thrive in Times of Uncertainty
Child development expert and author Tovah Klein gives parents the confidence they need to help children and teens build resilience and flourish in an unpredictable world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
Free
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Book Discussion | Rental House: Clashing with the In-Laws
Keru and Nate are college sweethearts who marry despite their family differences: Keru’s strict, Chinese, immigrant parents demand perfection while Nate’s rural, white, working-class family distrusts his intellectual ambitions and his “foreign” wife. Some years into their marriage, the couple invites their families on vacation. At a Cape Cod beach house, and later at a luxury Catskills bungalow, Keru, Nate, and their giant sheepdog navigate visits from in-laws and unexpected guests, all while wondering if they have what it takes to answer the big questions: How do you cope when your spouse and your family of origin clash? How many people (and dogs) make a family? And when the pack starts to disintegrate, what can you do to shepherd everyone back together? With author Weike Wang
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Reading | No Name Super Story Party
Host Michele Carlo bring New York's best established and emerging authors and storytellers including: Jeff Rose, Anthony Melendez, Adrianne Frost and the music of Joanna Parson.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Slide Lecture | Pulling Inspiration from People
A talk with Kesha Lambert, an international wedding and portrait photographer. With a vivid imagination and observant nature, Lambert pulls inspiration from the people she photographs, creating imagery that reflects their character and individuality. Her style, characterized by an interplay of light, motion, color, texture, and an editorial approach to posing, has graced the covers and pages of publications worldwide. Collaborating with a diverse clientele encompassing high-profile public figures, brands, and private individuals, Kesha has personally photographed hundreds of weddings and projects all over the world.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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7:00 pm
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Classical Music | An Evening of Sonatas
A biannual concert dedicated to instrumental duo repertoire with piano. The program covers key instrumental works on the Viennese Classical era.
New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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7:30 pm
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