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Conference | Present Past: Time, Memory, and the Negotiation of Historical Justice


In considering the politics and policies of commemorating the past, this conference probes how public more discourses about memory change over time. Papers that explore how the past is known, interpreted, conceptualized, or articulated, and how such representations evolve with the passage of time, are welcome. How has the passage of time changed the way memories of historical violence, atrocity and genocide are represented in the public sphere? In what ways do political, social and cultural forces influence, appropriate, or stifle these memories in different ways as the original event recedes into the more distant past? Related topics include the globalization of memory, and with it the increasing popularity of commemorative memorial practices. The proliferation of museums and memorials, the increase in confessional or memorial literature, and the surge of memory laws against Holocaust and genocide denial are some examples of the historical, cultural and legal phenomena that speak to questions of how individuals and communities remember. less
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City Walk | Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo Tour


This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for more over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America’s and New York City’s first suburb. The tour then explores the neighborhood DUMBO before ending at the Fulton Ferry landing. less
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Tour | Downtown Manhattan 3-Hour Tour


The 3-hour walking and subway tour covers the Financial District including Wall Street and the World more Trade Center, SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. These are neighborhoods that simply can’t be fully appreciated from a bus. There will be one or two opportunities to sample tasty treats. less
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9:30 am
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Tour | Greenwich Village Neighborhood Tour


Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, more however, betrays it's monied status. The Village, with it's quiet, shaded streets, lined with lovely brick and brownstone townhouses, was once the incubating ground of artistic, social and political movements that have helped shape US history. From the Beats to the Folk Movement, from workers rights to gay rights, the Village has often been the center of it all. less
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9:45 am
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Tour | Harlem Tour


Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, more food, music and people. Harlem's history is also one of the city's most dramatic, having gone through many ethnic, cultural and socioeconomic changes over the past roughly 400 years, which have resulted in a diverse array of places of worship, theaters, homes and eating establishments. less
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City Walk | Manhattan Street Art Tour


Join a Manhattan Street Art Tour and experience the Lower East Side - SoHo, NoHo, Nolita and Little Italy. more The Lower East Side of Manhattan is a playground for street artists, Soho is known to be one of NYC first permit Joint Live-Work Quarters for artists and the area received landmark designation in 1973. Noho and Nolita’s street art is either hidden in courtyards or on the more prominent street art facades. Learn about the history of the art of many famous and unknown artist. less
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central more Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. less
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City Walk | Holiday Walk Across 57th Street


Christmas and holiday walk down 57th Street across to 42nd Street and up 42nd Street (with a short walk more on Madison Avenue - 57th Street to 72nd Street and back to 57th Street. Relaxed walking, about four to five hours. Bring lunch, water, binoculars or a camera with optical zoom lens. Rain or shine. less
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10:00 am
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Book Discussion | Imagine Me Gone: Acts of Love


Discuss the book by Adam Haslett. When Margaret's fiancé, John, is hospitalized for depression in 1960s more London, she faces a choice: carry on with their plans despite what she now knows of his condition, or back away from the suffering it may bring her. She decides to marry him. less
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Master Class | Blair Bollinger, Trombone


Blair Bollinger is Principal Bass Trombone with the Philadelphia Orchestra.
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Workshop | Open-Level Yoga


Calm your senses by starting your weekend on your mat with an open level Vinyasa flow class. This gentle more paced yoga practice is focused on linking your breath with your movements to help you build focus, strength, and flexibility. Instructor Mai Ling is a certified yoga instructor that has additional certification in prenatal and restorative yoga. Her classes are designed to be assessable to everyone and to bring peace and wellness into life. Please bring your own mat, towels, and water. Also, feel free to bring yoga blocks if you'd like to use them. less
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10:30 am
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City Walk | The NYC Diner Tour: The Rise, Fall, and Resiliency of the Everything Restaurant


From solitary eggs and toast to memorable late night hangs to infinite movie cameos, New York City Diners more are an essential, albeit fading, component of NYC culture and attitude. This tour charts the rise of the "everything restaurant," celebrates its heyday in the second part of the 20th century, and examines the current state of the diner amidst the ever-changing economic conditions and everyday priorities of the city and its residents. less
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Film | Fort Washington Book Discussion Group


Discuss Born a Crime by Trevor Noah. One of the comedy world's fastest-rising stars tells his wild coming more of age story during the twilight of apartheid in South Africa and the tumultuous days of freedom that followed. less
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11:00 am
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Park Walk | Robert Moses Footpath Walk


Distance: 3 miles Walk on part of the 120 acres of Riverside Park created by Robert Moses, along dirt more path. Moses was NYC's greatest builder of parks and playgrounds. See mouth of Amtrak train tunnel, view of Grant’s Tomb, wilderness area. less
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11:00 am
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Book Discussion | The Cold Cold Ground: Mystery in Ireland


Discuss the book by Adrian McKinty.
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11:30 am
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Staged Reading | The Night Before the Night Before Christmas: Holiday Comedy


Lou has wrestled with a big ball of tangled Christmas lights for the last time! He is grabbing the sunblock, more his Elvis in Paradise album and his wife Carol, and hopping on the Pineapple Express to Hawaii! Escaping New Jersey, the freezing cold, his nutty family and most of all…The Holidays, is exactly what Lou plans to do. However, a freak snowstorm leaves the couple stranded in the airport and their dream of sipping Pina Coladas on the beach is in peril. Will a couple of unexpected characters help restore Lou’s Christmas Spirit in the St. Nick of time? less
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | High Line Winter Tour: From Freight to Flowers


Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky on a special winter walking tour. This is a 45-minute more long tour led by High Line docents, knowledgeable volunteer guides who offer you an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape. Tours are subject to cancellation due to weather. Tours are every Saturday until February 24, 2018. less
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Staged Reading | All's Well That Ends Well: Shakespeare Comedy


The Instant Shakespeare Company readings are set up to make Shakespeare accessible. The readings are more usually without rehearsal, but they are on-your-feet Instant staged readings where the readers/actors move around as much as they feel comfortable. Readers are encouraged to share with their fellow readers and the audience so that the plays can exist as words and thoughts communicated through space, not just words on the page. less
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1:00 pm
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Other | Holiday Pet Adoptions


Give or get the gift of a furry, forever friend for the holidays.
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Play | The Winter's Tale: Shakespeare Comedy Presented by the Public Theater's Mobile Unit


The Mobile Unit celebrates the 60th anniversary of its inaugural tour in 1957 which began with a production more of Romeo and Juliet, directed by Joseph Papp. less
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Bushwick Graffiti and Street Art Tour


New York City is a mecca for graffiti and street art, making it a very attractive playground for artists more from around the world. Bushwick, in a working class district on the north side of Brooklyn adjacent to Williamsburg, has been attracting artists for some time now. The neighborhood has a fair collection of art studios and galleries, but it’s Bushwick’s industrial landscape that’s attracting the street artist. If you came looking for 1960′s Greenwich Village, you’ll find something brewing in Bushwick. less
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | Central Park Tour - Lower Section


Once described as the lungs of the city, Central Park brings a breath of fresh air to New York's crowded more urban terrain. What started out as the rocky and desolate northern fringes of a rapidly expanding city is today among the world's most famous and beloved public parks. With over 843 acres of meadows, hills, ball fields and bodies of water, it's impossible not to find something to enjoy in Central Park. less
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Crossroads of New York Tour


The tour explores the social and political history of the one of the most active and most famous squares more in NYC through discussions about the people, history, architecture, and forces that have shaped its surroundings. You’ll hear how the square got its name, see where the legendary Tiffany & Co. once stood, and learn how to read the clock (yes, it’s a clock!) on the famous sculpture and so much more! The tour takes place every Saturday. less
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Tour | Downtown Manhattan 3-Hour Tour


The 3-hour walking and subway tour covers the Financial District including Wall Street and the World more Trade Center, SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. These are neighborhoods that simply can’t be fully appreciated from a bus. There will be one or two opportunities to sample tasty treats. less
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Park Walk | Heart of the Park Tour


On this east-west walk you will see some of the Park's most well-known landmarks, including Conservatory more Water, Bethesda Terrace, the Lake, and Strawberry Fields. Route involves a few stairs. 90 minutes. less
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | How to Build Resilience During Times of Change and Transition


Speaker, trainer, and certified professional coach, Barbara Phillips, shows practical strategies to more more effectively navigate change in your life. Learn skills and tools to better manage stress and anxiety, increase productivity and develop resilience during times of transition. less
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2:00 pm
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Other | Ice Theatre of New York's Winter Holiday Skating Celebration


Events: 2:00PM - "Scrooge" - A play sure to delight the entire family. 3:15PM - Photo Op with Santa more - Bring your own camera. 4:00PM - Ice Theatre of New York's Winter Holiday Skating Celebration. 4:45PM - Christmas Tree Lighting less
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Film | J.J. Abrams' Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015): Space Opera Continues


Stars: Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, Oscar Isaac. Three decades after the Empire's defeat, a new threat more arises in the militant First Order. Stormtrooper defector Finn and spare parts scavenger Rey are caught up in the Resistance's search for the missing Luke Skywalker. 136 min. less
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Film | Raoul Peck's I Am Not Your Negro (2016): Oscar-Nominated Documentary


Writer James Baldwin tells the story of race in modern America with his unfinished novel, Remember This more House. 93 min. less
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2:00 pm
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central more Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. less
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Film | Edward Sedgwick's The Cameraman (1928): Buster Keaton's First Starring Feature


Buster Keaton’s first starring feature for MGM finds him as a timid New York City tintype photographer more who becomes a newsreel man with some help from pretty Marceline Day and Josephine the monkey. Partially shot in NYC, there’s great footage of Fifth Avenue and Yankee Stadium. 69 min. less
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Dance Performance | Dance Works-in-Progress


Curated by Ishmael Houston-Jones, the DraftWork series hosts informal, free Saturday afternoon performances more that offer choreographers an opportunity to show their work in various stages of development. Performances are followed by discussion and a reception with the artists and curator. With: Jasmine Hearn / Angie Pittman less
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3:00 pm
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Classical Music | Concert on Water: Classical Music


The concert is at the coolest classical music concerts location in New York City. Program and musicians more TBA. less
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Classical Music | Saturday Afternoon Organ Meditation


Forty-five minute organ meditations celebrating the diverse repertoire of the pipe organ. The program more features the great repertoire of the organ on the 101-rank Pipe Organ built by Herman Schlicker and the 5 stop chamber organ built by Taylor and Boody Organ Builders. Takes place every Saturday from Sept. 9, 2017 to May 27, 2018. less
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Festival | Holiday on the Hudson Tree Lighting


A tree lighting party to celebrate the season with live music, dancing, decoration-making, and hot chocolate more (while supplies last). Schedule: 4:30 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Visit the Baylander and take part in their family friendly activities, work on a craft activity with Miss New York Gabrielle Walter, have hot cocoa and dance 5:00 p.m. - Cheer from John Herrold, president Riverside Park Conservancy, and throwing the switch to light the tree 5-6 p.m. - Barnard Bacchantae Bacchantae sings, photos are taken with the tree, Baylander open with activities and warming less
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4:30 pm
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Classical Music | Masterworks Series Concert: Mozart's Mass in C Minor


The only student-run orchestra and choir ensemble on campus, the Bach Society is currently directed by more Kevin Lee. Musically, they focus mainly on the Baroque and Classical periods. less
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6:00 pm
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Classical Music | Solera String Quartet performs works by Beethoven, Enescu


PROGRAM: Ludwig van Beethoven String Quartet in F minor, No. 11, Op. 95 George Enescu (1881-1955) Piano more Quintet in A Minor, Op. 29 (1940) With: Josu De Solaun, piano Solera String Quartet: Tricia Park, Miki-Sophia Cloud, violins Molly Carr, viola Andrew Janss, cello less
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Opening Reception | Westbeth Winter Exhibition 2017


This diverse group exhibition celebrates Westbeth contemporary visual artists and features a selection more of painting, sculpture, photography, video, and works on paper. less
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Play | The Seagull: Chekhov's Statement on Theater


The Seagull is one of the great plays about writing. It superbly captures the struggle for new forms, more the frustrations and fulfillment of putting words on a page and on a stage. It is a play about love, theater and disappointment. Chekhov, in his first major play, stages a vital argument about the theatre that still resonates today. less
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7:00 pm
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Play | The Winter's Tale: Shakespeare Comedy Presented by the Public Theater's Mobile Unit


The Mobile Unit celebrates the 60th anniversary of its inaugural tour in 1957 which began with a production more of Romeo and Juliet, directed by Joseph Papp. less
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Tour | Dyker Heights Christmas Lights Tour


When people think about holiday decorations in New York City, they usually think of the Rockefeller Center more Christmas Tree and the lavish store window displays. But some of the best sights to be seen are actually in Dyker Heights, Brooklyn. Starting in the 1980’s, Christmas started getting bigger and brighter out in Brooklyn with each passing year. Expect to see massive, professionally- done light displays (some costing upwards of $20,000!). There is an unspoken competition among the home owners in the neighborhood, so some have added huge lawn ornaments and motorized displays, making for a lavish holiday spectacle. Dyker Heights has truly become a “must-see” for many people during the holidays. less
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Tour | Holiday Lights Tour


It's time to celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah and the New Year as Midtown Manhattan lights up like no other more place in the world. Mechanical window displays, synchronized light and sound shows, not to mention Santa Claus and toy soldiers surely await you in this winter wonderland. Check them all our on our New York Holiday Lights Tour. Experience the holidays in the city as only New York can offer. Take advantage of the subway to beat the street traffic, keep warm and catch some underground holiday music. Learn about the artists and backgrounds to these wonderful displays. less
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Concert | Student Recitals


7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Yibai Shao, accompanying 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM Junior Opera Theater
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Classical Music | The Argus Quartet presents works by contemporary composers


The Argus Quartet with special guest Lucy Fitz Gibbon in a program of Kaija Saariaho's Cloud Trio, Loren more Loiacono's recent string quartet Waxing Cerulean, and the world premiere of west coast composer Jordan Nelson's Tender Buttons, a major new work for string quartet and soprano based on text by Gertrude Stein. Kettle Corn New Music presents contemporary classical music “with all of the prestige but none of the pomp” (Feast of Music), cultivating a relaxed and welcoming environment for any music enthusiast. less
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Play | Language of Angels: A Young Girl Goes Missing


After a young girl is lost in a cave in rural North Carolina, there is an investigation into her disappearance more and the fate of those who survive her. This eerie trio of interwoven ghost stories morphs into a multi-layered musing on grief, loss, guilt, and karma, and the elusive truth behind the missing girl's life and death – revealed one piece at a time. Written by Naomi Iizuka. less
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Classical Music | New York Repertory Orchestra performs works by Schumann and others


Program: Rosenhaus: The Inspector General: Overture Kabalevsky: Cello Concerto No. 1 in G minor Schumann: more Symphony No. 3 (“Rhenish”) With: Inbal Segev, cello less
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Classical Music | The Barnard-Columbia Chorus perform Handel's Judas Maccabeus


The Barnard-Columbia Chorus and student soloists perform the oratorio inspired by the military victory more of William, Duke of Cumberland, over Prince Charles Edward Stuart in 1746 that tells the heroic tale of faithful Jews resisting the repressive reign of King Antiochus IV. less
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Concert | Student Violin Recital


Hannah Soojin Cho, Violin
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Cabaret | Liquid Family Dinner


Family "Liquid" Dinner is a Cabaret starring Kiley Caughey and Jessie Bangarang Atkinson featuring all more music styles and special guest performers. Each performance has a different theme based on a stereotypical attendee of a family dinner like "Drunk Uncle" or "Angsty Teenager". Kiley and Jessie met at an open mic after both moving to NYC to pursue music and theatre. This is where they found their "NYC family". Come to dinner, they've saved you a place at the table! less
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