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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on April 23, 2013?

52 free events take place on Tuesday, April 23 in New York City. Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides! Exciting, high quality, unique and off the beaten path free events and free things to do take place in New York today, tonight, tomorrow and each day of the year, any time of the day: whether it's a weekday or a weekend, day or night, morning or evening or afternoon, December or July, April or November! These events will take your breath away!

New York City (NYC) never ceases to amaze you with quantity and quality of its free culture and free entertainment. Check out April 23 and see for yourself. Summer or Winter, Spring or Fall! Just click on any day of the calendar above and you'll find most inspiring and entertaining free events to go to and free things to do on each day of April . Don't miss the opportunities that only New York provides!

Some events take place all year long: same day of the week, same time there are there for you to take advantage of. One of the oldest free weekly events in Manhattan is Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen, which happen at noon every Tuesday. Another example of an event that you can attend all year round on weekdays is Federal Reserve Bank Tour, which takes place every week day at 1 pm (but advanced reservations are required). You can take at least 13 free tours every day of the year, except the New Year Day, July 4th, and the Christmas Day. If you are classical music afficionado, you can spend whole day in New York going from one free classical concert to another. If you love theater, then New York gives you an option to attend plays and musicals free of charge, or at deep discount. You just need to have information about it. And we are here to make that information available to you.
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52 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Tuesday, April 23, 2013

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

City Walk | All-in-One Downtown Tour


This tour utilizes your feet and the New York City Subway* to transport you from Lower Manhattan, the birthplace of New York, through Wall St and the Financial District, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown and Midtown Manhattan. There will be ample opportunities for memorable pictures. You'll get the chance to savor NY's best pizza and cannoli and other treats, learn how to play NY handball, maybe bargain with a shopkeeper in Chinatown, observe a game of street chess in Greenwich Village, people watch and window shop in SoHo, and kick back on the Highline Park. Along the way, you'll master the subway and learn about New York's Finest!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

Workshop | Catch & Release Fishing


Grab a pole and relax on the Harlem Meer while you wait for a bite from one of the many species of fish that live in its diverse aquatic ecosystem! Poles available to borrow; must release fish after catching them. Free for families and individuals; groups larger than 5 must reserve at least 2 weeks in advance. Adult with photo I.D. must accompany all children.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
Free

City Walk | Midtown Manhattan Tour


Arguably the world's most valuable, busiest and most crowded pieces of real estate, Midtown Manhattan is what most visitors think of when they think of New York City. Home to some of the city's most iconic architecture, from Gothic to Post-Modern and from Beaux-Arts to Art Deco (lots of Art Deco). it's not difficult to understand why. But just behind the massive facades, lie facinating histories just waiting to be unveiled.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present. Tour times: 11am & 1pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$6

Tour | Federal Reserve Bank Tour


Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international 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" Tour times: 11:15 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m., and 3:00 p.m.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:15 am
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Gallery Talk | Infinity of Nations Guided Tour


A Museum Ambassador gives a 45-minute free guided tour through the permanent exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Jazz | Dixieland Jazz with the Gotham Jazzmen


The Gotham Jazzmen bring you all your old favorites and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Lecture | Legal Aspects of Foreign Direct Investment in the Gold Mining Sector of the Kyrgyz Republic: Towards a Path to Sustainable Environmental Development


A lecture by Begaiym Esenkulova, an Assistant Professor of Law at the American University of Central Asia, Kyrgyzstan, an S.J.D. candidate at Central European University, Hungary, and current Visiting Scholar.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Flute Composition by Debussy


Program: Syrinx by Claude Debussy Suite for the Spirits, I-VII, Op. 14. by Yael Acher Composer and flutist Yael Acher "Kat" Modiano will perform. Audience members may wish to bring their lunch to eat in the beautiful garden of this national landmark church.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
$5 suggested contribution

Tour | “A Road Once Traveled” Tour


Holding the Park's northern highlands was key in the American Revolution and the War of 1812 because armies could see their enemies approach as they sailed down the East River. History buffs will love this tour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
Free

Park Walk | “Exploring Hallett and the Pond” Tour


Take a break to enjoy the Park on this one hour walk through the Park's smallest woodland area. Learn its history, enjoy its peacefulness, and discover the mystery behind the waterfall. Note: Due to limited space, the first 20 people to sign in at the beginning of the tour will be able to participate!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Concert | College Violin Recital


Joseph Lin, violin
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free

City Walk | Greenwich Village Tour


Greenwich Village is among Manhattan's most desirable and expensive residential neighborhoods. It's history, 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free

Concert | Mannes Downtown Chamber Music 2013-2013, Concert 9


Mannes College chamber music ensembles in a series of free lunch-time performances.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free

Gallery Talk | Tour of 2 Folk Art Shows


Free tour of Artist and Visionary: William Matthew Prior and Women’s Studies with the museum’s gallery guides.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Tour | US Customs House Building Tour


A Museum Ambassador provides a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander Hamilton Customs House.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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City Walk | Harlem Tour


Although world famous, Harlem may be New York's best kept secret with some of the city's best architecture, 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
Free

City Walk | SoHo, Little Italy & Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Screening | Cinema from Spain: Carlos Saura's Blood Wedding (1981)


A choreographer and his dance company perform a flamenco adaptation of Federico García Lorca's play Blood Wedding. 72 minutes Screening with: Concerto Flamenco (1964) Directed by Maurice Amar. 10 minutes
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Gallery Talk | Infinity of Nations Guided Tour


A Museum Ambassador gives a 45-minute free guided tour through the permanent exhibition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Author Reading | William Dalrymple discusses his book Return of a King: The Battle for Afghanistan 1839-42


William Dalrymple, a writer on South Asian colonial history and modern-day Byzantium, presents his new book, in conversation with Joseph Slaughter (Department of English). Book signing to follow.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Discussion | New South American Regionalism


The Facultad Latinoamericana de Ciencias Sociales (FLACSO) of Ecuador will present a talk discussing the crisis in the international system and the role of regional initiatives in the Latin American region.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Tour | Brooklyn Heights at Sunset Tour


Known as America's first suburb, Brooklyn Heights is truly a gem. Travel and Leisure named it one of America's top 10 most beautiful neighborhoods, and its beauty is rivaled only by its place in American history. These quaint, tree-lined streets have been the sites of Revolutionary War battles, abolitionist activism and have inspired numerous novelists. Visit a stop on the Underground Railroad, or the home of Truman Capote, where he penned Breakfast at Tiffany's and where Jackie Robinson signed with the Dodgers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Discussion | Celebrate World Book Night


First launched in the U.K. in 2011 and having its debut in the U.S. last year, World Book Night was established as a way to encourage reluctant and non-readers to discover the joy of books and literacy. Join the staff as they celebrate the love of reading, one person at a time. They will have many of the World Book Night selections on display. You can learn more about this international event and talk about one of our very favorite things: books!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:15 pm
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Dance Lesson | Ballroom Dancing Then and Now


Learn steps from today’s most popular ballroom dances. Find out where they came from and how they have changed through the years. Explore social dancing of the past and the present with Mark Mindek of the New York Historical Dance Company and Judy Ayres of Just Dance. Wear comfortable shoes. No partner necessary.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
Free

Lecture | Exploring the Archives of the Reformed Church of America


The Dutch Reformed Church was among the earliest established in what became the United States. Over 400 years the church merged and changed and is currently known as the Reformed Church of America. The RCA Archives preserves the enduring memory of the church. Documents, videos, sound recordings, and computer data are included among the valuable permanent records of the RCA. Russell L. Gasero is the long-time archivist for the Reformed Church of America Archives, located in the Gardner A. Sage Library of New Brunswick Theological Seminary. He is the author of Historical Directory of the Reformed Church in America, 1628-2000.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Book Signing | Actress Mariel Hemingway signs copies of her book The Willing Way: Stepping Into the Life You're Meant to Live


We all could use a little more mindfulness and healthiness in our lives. Join Mariel Hemingway and Bobby Williams discuss their new book.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Meditation at the Library


Sahaja Meditation is a holistic approach to living in balance. The simple technique gives the experience of inner silence, calm and contentment. Sahaja Meditation is an inner yoga (connection), meaning no mental or physical effort is required. Whatever the issue facing us—frustration, anger, anxiety, bad habits, loneliness—Sahaja Meditation awakens a vibrant energy within each of us that empowers us to achieve our genuine self-expression and fulfillment .
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | New Music by Composer Laura Kaminsky


PROGRAM: Triftmusik (1991) Arbores Venerablies/Anemones from "Wave Hill" (2009) Music for Artur (2006) Cadmium Yellow (2010) Ensemble Π Cassatt String Quartet Laura Kaminsky, composer featuring Idith Meshulam, piano Airi Yoshioka, violin (of Ensemble Π) Muneko Otani, violin Jennifer Leshnower, violin Sarah Adams, viola Nicole Johnson, cello (of Cassatt String Quartet)
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Talk | Public Speaking: From Freak-Out to Fun


Nancy Ancowitz teaches you how to use your natural strengths to improve your presentation skills.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Tuesday Night Yoga


In this Basic-Level Vinyasa Flow class for adults and seniors of all ability levels, break down the basics of individual movements and teach basic fundamentals. The class is geared toward the beginner, but great for students with more experience looking to further develop basic postures.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Writing Workshop


Static or moving in time and space? Participating or standing back? Immersed in the language of the place and time of your story? One narrator or multiple? The complex work of developing powerful narrators gives you a central key to unlocking your story; let's do some work together. Bring something to write on; something you've written. All welcome. Instructor Anya Achtenberg is an award-winning fiction writer and poet.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | 3 Poets: CM Burroughs / Yona Harvey / Jonathan Moody


CM Burroughs is the author of The Vital System. She has been awarded fellowships from Yaddo, The MacDowell Colony, Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, and the Cave Canem Foundation among others. Yona Harvey is the author of Hemming the Water. She is a Cave Canem fellow and the recipient of an Individual Artist Grant from The Pittsburgh Foundation. Jonathan Moody is the author of The Doomy Poems. He is a Cave Canem fellow graduate and the recipient of the Academy of American Poets Prize and the Edwin O. Ochester Graduate Poetry Prize for Best Poem.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Slide Lecture | A Minor History of Giant Spheres


What's the deal with big balls? Author Joshua Foer explains with a visual history. Joshua Foer presents his visual essay "A Minor History of Giant Spheres." Originally published in Cabinet magazine, "Giant Spheres" explores the lineage of giant spherical constructions and our fascination with them through the ages. Accompanied by a 35mm slideshow, Foer's presentation puts the inflatable satelloon, on view at apexart as part of Exhibition Space, and the magnetic attraction it has held on visitors, into context.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Frances Moore Lappe reads from her book EcoMind: Changing the Way We Think, to Create the World We Want


A giant of the environmental movement confronts accepted wisdom of environmentalism. Drawing on the latest research from anthropology to neuroscience and her own field experience, she argues that the biggest challenge to human survival isn’t our fossil fuel dependency, melting glaciers, or other calamities. Rather, it’s our faulty way of thinking about these environmental crises that robs us of power.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Discussion | The Workshop: A Presentation by 2013 Venice Biennale Artist Gilad Ratman and Conversation with Artist Jon Kessler


6:30pm: Presentation by Gilad Ratman 7:15pm: Conversation with Jon Kessler, Artist & Columbia University Professor 8:00-8:30pm: Reception Join Artis and Columbia University School of the Arts for a special preview by Gilad Ratman, one of the youngest artists chosen to represent Israel at the 2013 Venice Biennale. Ratman, who graduated from the School of the Arts Visual Arts Program (’09 SOA), will give a unique glimpse into his project, The Workshop (2013), a multi-channel site-specific installation for the Israel Pavilion at this year’s 55th Venice Biennale, opening June 1.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Jazz | Afro Cuban Jazz Orchestra


Directed by Grammy nominee Bobby Sanabria. Bobby Sanabria is an American drummer, percussionist, composer, producer, and writer specializing in Latin jazz.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Author Reading | Andre Aciman reads from his book Harvard Square


Andre Aciman, author of the memoir Out of Egypt, reads from and talks about his latest book, a novel about friendship, love and assimilation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Talk | Artist Talk with Fran Forman


Fran Forman combines antique images, discarded objects and dollhouse artifacts to create surrealist collages alluding to fantasy, dreams and memory. Her work is in the permanent collections of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston, and the Smithsonian National Air and Space Museum.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Concert | College Recitals


7:00 PM - 8:30 PM Yoo Jin Cho, Violin 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM Mei-En Ho, Cello 9:00 PM - 10:30 PM Hyunsun Sul, Violin
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Workshop | Intro Class: Knitting


This course is designed to teach you the basics of knitting – whether you are a first timer, beginner or just need a little refresher course– this course is for you. They will provide yarn & needle to practice.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Workshop | Introduction to Meditation


With Miles Neale.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Author Reading | Kristin Hannah reads from her book Fly Away


The New York Times bestselling author of 20 books reads from her latest novel, a stand-alone sequel to Firefly Lane.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Michael Pollan reads from his book Cooked


Pollan explores the previously uncharted territory of his own kitchen.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Staged Reading | Play Reading: No Principal by Andy Nogasky


The death of a principal upends an elementary school.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | Pulitzer Prize winner David Rohde reads from his book Beyond War


Pulitzer Prize-winning author David Rohde discusses why he believes Washington's "war on terror" has failed, one of the subjects explored in depth in his new book.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Author Reading | Robert Perisic reads from his book Our Man in Iraq


Robert Perisic in conversation with writer and Black Balloon Publishing managing director Buzz Poole
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Concert | The Jack Quartet plays new works


New works by graduate student composers.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Opera | Baroque Aria Ensemble


Program: HANDEL Opera TBA Kenneth Cooper, Director
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Piano Works by Schubert, Schumann and Mozart


Program: Thomas Larcher: Naunz Schumann: Theme and Variations in E-flat major for piano, WoO 24, (Geistervariationen) Mozart: Piano Sonata No. 18 in D Major, K. 576 Schubert: Sonata for Piano No. 21 in B-flat Major, D. 960 Pianist Herbert Schuch came to prominence after his impressive wins in the Casagrande competition, the London International Piano Competition and the International Beethoven Piano Competition in Vienna within the space of a single year.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | The MACE Ensemble performs works by living American composers


The season will see the introduction of MACE, a newly formed large ensemble that will focus on the music of living American composers, directed and conducted by newly appointed faculty member, composer Lowell Liebermann.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Performance | Penny’s Open Mic


Spoken word artists, musicians, comedians, and other creative folks are invited to put their two cents in at this weekly gathering hosted by Penny Pollak.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
$3
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