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44 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, August 25, 2010

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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. Learn why Federal Reserve has "Federal" in its name, while it's a private bank, not Federal at all. Congressman Ron Paul considers the Federal Reserve "both corrupt and unconstitutional" Five tours daily on the hour. less
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9:30 am
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Hike | Governors Island Hike


A hike through the National Historic Landmark District. Behind the façade of the island’s military more structures lie hidden courtyards and stately grounds resounding with echoes from the past. Join a National Park Ranger for this 1.5 hour, 1.5 mile walking experience and discover how the role of the island evolved to meet the changing needs of New York City and the nation. less
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10:00 am
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City Walk | Historic Districts Walking Tour


The tour lasts approx 2.5 hours and has a total distance of approx 2.5 miles.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | MS PowerPoint


Hands on using wireless laptops. Learn how to create a slideshow presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint more 2003. Topics include creating and editing slides, inserting images and clipart, and running your slideshow. less
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10:30 am
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history more of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present. less
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11:00 am
$6

Other | Play Petanque in the Park


Learn to play petanque, the popular European game anchored in precision, patience, and camaraderie, from more members of La Boule New Yorkaise, NYC's championship club. less
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11:00 am
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Other | Play Ping Pong


Hone your ping pong skills at one of two state-of-the-art tables. Paddles and balls are provided free more of charge. Sign up with an attendant in the park to reserve a time slot. less
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Elements of Nature Drawing


Enjoy drawing in the parks and gardens with a professional artist/educator. Materials provided or bring more your own. less
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11:30 am
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Concert | Singers: The Park Project / Nicola / Select Blendz


Music lovers are invited to bring lunch, join friends and relax at the lively oasis to enjoy a taste more of New York’s “underground” music scene. Noon - 12:45pm This trio of singers, inspired by early roots rock, R&B of the 50s and 60s, and classic rock and soul of the 70s and 80s, add their voices to the mix. A backing vocalist since age 13 who has performed on 12 CDs to date, Daniel Rivera is an audio engineer and producer. AC Black is a composer, arranger, guitarist, and vocalist who has performed solo and with various bands at the famous CBGB’s, Bitter End, and Village Gate. And Skip Mitchell is a songwriter and a veteran of Doo-Wop, soul and blues, who has sang with the All City Choir and has performed at the Apollo and Village Gate. The Park Project has been performing in Washington Square Park for nearly 14 years and has recently taken their show underground. 12:45 – 1:15 pm Nicola is a Billboard-featured New York City front-woman, songwriter, vocalist, and guitarist. She has charted on over 200 national radio stations over the past few years and independently released four CDs. Nicola’s hybrid brand of sultry alt/folk/rock has racked up an impressive list of rock and pop credentials: ABC & NBC News, Music Under New York, MTV, vh1.com, Women Who Rock magazine, Songwriter Universe magazine, and National Songwriters Hall of Fame. Last year, Nicola was featured and showcased in Billboard Magazine’s “Underground LP” section for Noteworthy Emerging Artists about to break. 1:15 – 2:00pm Select Blendz is a group of a capella, soul, R&B, and gospel singers formed three years ago and is comprised of Raisin Harvey Cain, Rome Jerome Cohen, George Ellington, Billy William Chavis, Tommoraw Mortimer, and bass player Todd Grunder. Among them they have performed with the Soul Shakers, Andre Williams, the Commodores, Black Ivory, the Delfonics, the Continental Four, Wynton Marsalis, Nora Jones, and Jason Mraz, and have performance movie credits include Married to the Mob and Everyday People. less
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | “Views from the Past”


As you promenade through the heart of the Park, imagine yourself living in 19th Century New York City. more Learn about the Park's history and how its designers, Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, struggled to create the magnificent "Greensward" for the enjoyment of all. Tour lasts approximately one hour. less
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12:00 pm
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Other | Celebrity fitness trainer SusieQ discusses her DVD FitLife: Arms of a First Lady


Seen on ABC's The View, SusieQ will help you exercise your "right to bare arms" with her fitness DVD.
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:15 pm
Free

Tour | Grand Central Terminal Tour


Tour of this magnificent Beaux-Arts landmark.
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12:30 pm
$10 suggested donation

Author Reading | Rick Moody reads from his book The Four Fingers of Death


Author and musician Rick Moody brings his love of the old-fashioned b-movie alive with the novelization more of the 1963 horror flick The Crawling Hand - and a double-feature musical performance with host Wesley Stace. less
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12:30 pm
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Concert | Rock: Lex Grey & The Urban Pioneers


Lex Grey has mesmerized New York's die-hard music lovers since she thundered on the scene like Mae West more on a Harley. Rapidly rising to the status of cult rock diva, her repertoire blends the tortured soul of the blues with bawdy burlesque and Brooklyn attitude. A highlight in New York area clubs and festivals, Lex Grey and The Urban Pioneers have cultivated a gritty sophistication uniting unusual instrumentations, traditional blues and hard hitting classic rock. less
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12:30 pm
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Jazz | Victor Lin, Jazz Pianist


A former student of jazz legend Kenny Barron, Victor Lin is currently a jazz music instructor at Columbia more University, Teachers College and The Calhoun School. less
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12:30 pm
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Concert | The Downtown Glee Club


The Downtown Glee Club, formed more than 80 years ago, is an all-male chorus that performs a wide array more of music: Broadway, sacred, folk, standards, and traditional choral pieces. Take a break, relax in the sun or the shade, have a cold lemonade, even dance if you feel like it. less
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12:45 pm
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history more of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present. less
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1:00 pm
$6

Workshop | Consumer Choices Summer Seminar


Find out about health and retirement benefits including: NYS EPIC (Elderly Pharmaceutical Insurance Coverage); more Federal Medicare, including Part D; Social Security, including the Low-Income Subsidy; New York Prescription Saver Card; and Medicare Savings Program. Also, learn about current computer, phone, and mail scams--how to keep from becoming a victim, and what to do if you are victimized. Representatives from the NYS Dept. of Health, the NYS Consumer Protection Board, U.S. Social Security Administration and the NYC Dept. for the Aging will be present to speak about a variety of programs, distribute literature, and answer your questions. Free giveaways! less
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1:00 pm
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Hike | Governors Island Hike


A hike through the National Historic Landmark District. Behind the façade of the island’s military more structures lie hidden courtyards and stately grounds resounding with echoes from the past. Join a National Park Ranger for this 1.5 hour, 1.5 mile walking experience and discover how the role of the island evolved to meet the changing needs of New York City and the nation. less
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | WorkSearch Orientation


Are you a 40+ job seeker? WorkSearch is an online system which provides links to job openings, skills more assessment tools, and training programs at no cost to individuals. After taking the orientation, WorkSearch is accessible to registrants through the Internet, or through Library computers. Attendees will be shown how to download the information to a USB flash drive. (Bring your own USB drive.) less
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1:00 pm
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Film | Fritz Lang's Scarlet Street (1945): An Artist's Imagination


With Edward G. Robinson and Joan Bennett. Classic film noir about a man overwhelmed with guilt over more crime, love and the ultimate betrayal. 103 min. less
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2:00 pm
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City Walk | Lower Manhattan Walking Tour


New York City's best and funniest walking tour. This high-energy tour will take you through the heart more of the Lower Manhattan, entertaining you, your friends and family with stories, hidden secrets and relevant information about the Big Apple. The USA’s first capital city, a center of global finance and a tribute to over two centuries of immigration and the American experience - New York City's history is the history of America. And on every step of our tour, expert guides - part professors, part performers - will explain why. less
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2:00 pm
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Other | Oral Cancer Screenings


Screenings are on a first-come first-served basis. No appointment is needed. Testing is quick and painless.
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2:00 pm
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Tour | “The Castle and its Kingdom”


Take a walk around the lands dominated by the Castle, situated high on Vista Rock. Visit the tiny 55-acre more realm on an eclectic tour of history and nature. Tour is approximately one hour. less
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Email 1


Hands on using wireless laptops. Learn how email works, including sending, replying to and forwarding more messages. less
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2:30 pm
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Workshop | Figure al Fresco Drawing


Learn figure drawing outdoors with a clothed model and an artist/educator. Materials provided or bring more your own. less
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2:30 pm
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Workshop | How to Maintain the Perfect Smile


Free workshop on effective brushing and flossing techniques that will lead to a perfect smile. Lecture more given by Anita Greifinger, a registered dental hygienist. less
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2:30 pm
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Concert | Jonah Smith, Singer/Songwriter


Jonah Smith pulls from the deep well of American blues, soul, country, and folk with a raw talent as more a writer and performer that shines on stage irrespective of his unclassifiable style. less
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Volleyball After Work


Join other adults for good-natured games of volleyball. Scorekeeper and balls provided. No experience more necessary. less
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6:00 pm
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Lesson | Walk NYC


A program that encourages New Yorkers of all ages to get fit while enjoying the outdoors. With funding more provided by Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield, Parks will have 30 park locations throughout the city staffed with trained walking instructors to lead walks. less
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6:00 pm
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Dance Lesson | Capoeira Class with Luando


Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian art form that combines elements of martial arts, music, and dance.
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6:30 pm
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Workshop | Email 2


Hands on using wireless laptops. Learn how to manage your contacts through your address book, and how more to send and receive document and picture files as email attachments. less
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Jason D. Antos discusses his book Shea Stadium


Rising among the factories and body shops off Roosevelt Avenue in Queens, Shea Stadium became the home more of the New York Mets in 1964. Named after William A. Shea, the New York attorney responsible for bringing baseball back to the Big Apple after the departure of the Giants and the Dodgers, Shea Stadium has been the setting for many of the game’s greatest moments. Able to be converted from a baseball diamond into a football field, the ballpark was home to the New York Jets from 1964 until 1983. From its opening in 1964 for the world’s fair to the unforgettable Beatles concert to the 1969 Miracle Mets, the author will cover the history of Shea Stadium through its inception and up to the creation of the new modern-day Citi Field. less
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Workshop | Yoga: Evening Salute to the Sun


End your day with relaxing Hatha yoga in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. more Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. less
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6:30 pm
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Screening | Documentary: The End of Poverty? (2010)


An award-winning thought-provoking documentary that reveals how poverty is not an accident. It began more with military conquest, slavery and colonization that resulted in the seizure of land, minerals and forced labor. Today, global poverty has reached new levels because of unfair debt, trade and tax policies. The film boldly asks why today 20% of the planet's population uses 80% of its resources and consumes 30% more than the planet can regenerate. less
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7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Dance Lesson | Ethnic Fusion Dance Class with Ashani


The Ethnic Fusion class combines the hottest cultural dances from across the globe! The Ethnic Fusion more style combines Middle-Eastern dance, Classical Indian dance, Bollywood-style, West-African, Haitian, Latin, Belly-dancing, and House, to a mixture of drumming, and house music, and upbeat ethnic cultural songs and rhythms. less
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7:00 pm
$5 suggested donation

Jazz | Jimmy Heath, Jazz Saxophonist


Heath (born October 25, 1926), nicknamed Little Bird, is an American jazz saxophonist, composer and arranger. more He is the brother of bassist Percy Heath and drummer Albert Heath. less
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Schmuley Boteach discusses his book Renewal: A Guide to the Values-Filled Life


Rabbi Boteach provides insight into how flawed individuals and a flawed society can repair their moral more fractures. less
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7:00 pm
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Dance Lesson | Yoga Class


With Laughing Lotus.
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Theater | Shakespeare's Macbeth: A Contemporary Interpretation


The Scottish tragedy is set in an occupied Islamic country, where Macbeth is a power-hungry U.S. Army more officer, Duncan is a warlord and the Witches are local war widows. Presented by Pulse Ensemble Theatre. less
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Performance | Beowulf - A Thousand Years of Baggage, Performed by Banana Bag & Bodice


Digging into the roots of the original epic poem, this hearkens back to the raw and rowdy style of storytelling more in the old Scandinavian mead halls – with a passion for fierce poetry and a pint of thick beer. Monsters and professors collide in blood-soaked Scandinavia as this hefty poem is rescued from 1,000 years of analysis and transformed into a defiantly raucous dissertation on art and violence. With an 8-piece band including dueling trombones, bass clarinet, accordion and saw, Beowulf combines Weillian cabaret, 40's jazz harmony, indie rock, punk, electronica and Romantic lieder into a cacophonous swirl. less
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8:00 pm
Free

Reading | How I Learned to Live on the Road: Tales of Travels, Travails, Wanderlust, and Out-of-Town Hijinks


Featuring: RACHEL SHUKERT (Everything Is Going To Be Great); HUGH RYAN (The Daily Beast); MELANIE HAMLETT (The more Wandering Narcoleptic); and EMMA STRAUB (Fly-Over State). Created and hosted by BLAISE ALLYSEN KEARSLEY. less
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Film | Tony Scott's The Taking of Pelham 1 2 3 (2009): Bad Day on the Subway


With Denzel Washington, John Travolta and Luis Guzmán. Armed men hijack a New York City subway train, more holding the passengers hostage in return for a ransom, and turning an ordinary day's work for dispatcher Walter Garber into a face-off with the mastermind behind the crime. 106 min. Rain or shine. Gates open to the public at 6:30 pm. Bring a picnic! less
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Performance | A Flawed Pursuit of Happiness


Tim Warner is one of the most brutally honest and vulnerable comedians working today. His material scrutinizes more the outside world by sharing all the mistakes he has made in life. While focusing on his flaws, he breaks down the fourth wall and connects with audiences cautiously exposing his hope for humanity. less
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