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21 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, August 10, 2009

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Tour | Federal Reserve Bank Tour


Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international more monetary gold on bedrock of Manhattan Island, five stories below street level. Five tours daily on the hour. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
Free

Workshop | Introduction to Email


Sign-up for a free email service, obtain an email address, send and receive email. Introduction to the more Internet is a prerequisite. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Other | Skate Boarding and Roller Blading


The Skate Park is open to all skate boarders and roller bladers willing to sign a waiver and wear proper more protective gear. Individuals under 18 years of age must have a waiver signed by a parent or guardian. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Concert | Dan Manjovi, Award-Winning Pianist


Dan Manjovi is an award-winning pianist, and composer, and a New York favorite.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free

Dance Performance | Gabrielle Lansner & Company's Turning Heads, Frocks in Flight


An exuberant dance inspired by designer and artist Caterina Bertolotto’s colorful dresses, which adorn more this celebration of freedom. less
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12:30 pm
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Workshop | Introduction to Computers


Introduce yourself to the basics of computer technology. Learn about the parts of the computer (hardware), more how to turn it on and off; opening and resizing "windows", and how to run programs. No experience necessary. less
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1:00 pm
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Party | party till midnight with free cocktails and free food


Casting Director of a new mixology competition series for a major cable network is seeking bar patrons more to fill the bar - it's free cocktails, free food and a lot of fun for the 25 and over set! The day is divided into 3 shifts: 2 pm -6pm; 6:30 - 10:30 pm; 8:30 - Midnight Every Monday, Wednesday and Friday until 8/14. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Internet Search Strategies


Learn tips and secrets for finding the best information online including information on using search more engines, subject directories, and specialized databases. Introduction to the Internet is a prerequisite. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:30 pm
Free

Poetry Reading | 5 Spoken Word and Musical Artists


Featuring Estudiantina Boliviana, Griot 3, Bonafide Rojas, Sarah Kay, and Matou feat. Soni Moreno & Ata more Papa. less
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5:30 pm
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Concert | Guilherme Monteiro performs from his CD Air


Discover a wonderful guitarist (both electric and acoustic) as he offers us a unique collection of original more work as featured on his new CD. less
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Soul Understated, Soul/Funk/Experimental Music


Jeremy ‘BEAN’ Clemons and Mavis ‘SWAN’ Poole created Soul Understated. Grabbing elements from more all styles of music and bridging them under one roof is not an easy task but they have a strong grip on it. less
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6:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Gregory J. Snyder reads from the book Graffiti Lives: Beyond the Tag in New York's Urban Underground


On buildings, bridges, billboards, mailboxes, and street signs, and especially in the subway and train more tunnels, graffiti covers much of New York City. Love it or hate it, graffiti, from the humble tag to the intricate "piece" (short for masterpiece), is an undeniable part of the cityscape. The author offers a fascinating and rare look into contemporary graffiti culture and details the exciting, risky, and surprisingly rewarding pursuits of contemporary graffiti writers. less
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Sunset Qi Gong Classes


Qi Gong classes with an experienced instructor. Wear comfortable clothing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Poetry Reading | 2 Poets: Gabriel Fried / Cate Marvin


Fried's debut, Making the New Lamb Take, is a collection of poems which “already represents a mature more accomplishment of the art,” according to poet Michael Ryan. Marvin, author of Fragments of the Head of a Queen (pictured), contains poems that “craftily destroy romantic stereotypes… with an anguished irony, enraged lyricism, and a dark hope,” as Edward Hirsch writes. less
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7:00 pm
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Screening | African Voices and Imagenation Film Festival


An evening of music, poetry and film. Featured guests: Harlem jazz sensation Bill Saxton and poets Abiodun more Oyewole and Autumn Ashante, who will perform before the screenings. The films are a selection from the Reel Sisters film festival, which showcases films directed, produced and written by women of color. Films: Nappy Heads (3 min.) by Sabrina Moella A short and vibrant tribute to the Afro hair. Shot on Super 8 in the streets of Toronto, it portrays dozens of women, men and children. Afros, dreadlocks, cornrows -- all types of hairstyles are represented. Lifted (29 min.) by Randall Dottin A young mother dancer meets her spiritual guardian on a subway station platform after she abandons her child. Spent (15 min.) by Boris Schaarschmidt Cheryl has realized the American Girl shop-until-you-drop fantasy has done just that. Now this ambitious real estate agent is desperate to sell a house in order to stay afloat. What A Difference (38 min.) by Nikklas Bates A humorous and profound film about a young materialistic woman who discovers her string of boyfriends cannot save her from the inevitable. The Mattress Hustle (19:50 min.) by Susan Watson A young couple's antics as they transition from entry-level jobs to the careers of their dreams. Dreams do not come without sacrifice and both give up their posh-high rent NYC apartment living for a retreat to parent's digs plagued with young siblings and no privacy. less
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Daniel Levin reads from his book The Last Ember


A religious and archaeological thriller that has all the elements needed to appeal to Da Vinci Code fans: more long-buried secrets, hidden puzzles based on ancient religious texts, and a race around the Mediterranean. Lawyer and former classics scholar Jonathan and UNESCO antiquities expert Emili chase a mysterious man known only as Salah al-din, who has been leading an illegal excavation under the Temple Mount and has now appeared in Rome. less
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | David Updike reads from his book Old Girlfriends


The author, the son of John Updike, portrays the multi-faceted nature of love and of the heart in this more collection of stories. less
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Fallo Figueroa & Son Candela, Traditional Mexican Music


Don Rafael (Fallo) Figueroa has been a leading figure in Son Jarocho, a traditional Mexican music, for more decades. He has developed a very personal style while maintaining a vision that balances the significance of his musical heritage and the importance of the innovations that keep Son Jarocho alive. He will be joined by Son Candela, a young and vibrant group from Tlacotalpan. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Concert | “The Three Cantors – from Sanctuary to Stage”


With: Janet Natale and Angela Intili, sopranos; and Mary Clare McAlee, mezzo soprano. Assisted by Andrew more Filippone, trumpet, and John J. Miller, piano. Program includes sacred works from Vivaldi to spirituals, opera, Broadway and cabaret. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Film | John Sturges' Oscar nominee The Magnificent Seven (1960)


With Yul Brynner, Steve McQueen and James Coburn. An oppressed Mexican peasant village assembles seven more gunfighters to help defend their homes. 128 min. The lawn opens at 5:00pm for blankets and picnicking. The film begins at sunset (between 8pm and 9pm). less
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Film | Penny Marshall's Big (1998), a Two-time Oscar Nominee


With Tom Hanks, Elizabeth Perkins and Robert Loggia. When a boy wishes to be big at a magic wish machine, more he wakes up the next morning and finds himself in an adult body. 104 min. Limited seating. Folding chairs and blankets welcome. less
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8:30 pm
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