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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on December 11, 2010?

45 free events take place on Saturday, December 11 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 December 11 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 December . 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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45 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Saturday, December 11, 2010

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Park Walk | The Bridges & Waterways of New York's Central Park Walk


This is a moderately paced hike under, over, around and through many of the amazing architectural wonders throughout Central Park. Begin at the southwest tip of Central Park South, and zigzag our way up the eastern half of Central Park to The Harlem Meer at 110th St. Then circle back along the western half of the park and finish our journey back at Columbus Circle. Please bring water and also lunch or snacks for this fascinating 5-hour adventure of approx. 8 miles. Rain or Shine.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
$3

Workshop | Health and Race Walking Clinic


Moderate to brisk walks led by the NY Walkers Club for people 18 years and older of all abilities. This low-impact fitness program is perfect for those who want to get in shape, build muscle tone and strength, and increase cardiovascular health while enjoying the Park’s beautiful landscapes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
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Park Walk | “Amble Through the Ramble”


Over streams, under arches, through the woods along a maze of pathways in a 38-acre woodland respite. Tour will be approximately one hour.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Workshop | Getting More Out of Google


Hands on using wireless laptops. Come and explore the depths of Google. Speed your search for precise results & discover some of the amazing new features Google is offering.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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City Walk | 42nd Street Holiday Walk


River to River—Grand Central Terminal, Bryant Park, Time Square and the Intrepid. Relaxed walking, level ground, slight incline, child friendly/stroller friendly, about four to five hours. Bring lunch, water, binoculars or a camera with optical zoom lens. Heavy rain cancels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$3

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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$6

Park Walk | Greenpoint Long Walk


About 8 miles, moderate pace. Passing churches and parks we will go through the mostly industrial east side of Greenpoint, past a movie studio and explore the "Newtown Creek Nature Walk." Then swing south through the historic district with some buildings dating back to the 1850s. Finally, go through parks and end at the Bedford Ave. stop on the L train. Stop for lunch at a Polish restaurant or bring your own and eat in a park. Heavy rain or snow cancels.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
$3

Author Reading | Holiday Kids Event


Kids ages 3-8 are invited to celebrate the holidays with stories, songs, games and more.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Knitting Circle


Knit, purl & crochet too! Bring your knitting and crocheting needles and yarn to join the circle. All are welcome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Lecture | Jazz: From the Club to the Concert Hall


A lecture by Louis Rosen, a songwriter, recording artist, author, teacher, and Guggenheim Fellow in Music Composition. Among his devoted students of jazz was the late Heather Monroe, former chair of the Advisory Board of the Institute for Retired Professionals (IRP). Rosen delivers this lecture/performance on jazz history as the initial program in memory of this remarkable and dedicated leader and student of the IRP.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | “Cross Park Promenade”


You'll be amazed at what you'll see.... a hidden bench that tells time, miniature boats powered by the wind, a magnificent sculpture celebrating fresh water, and a glorious drinking fountain for the city's equine population. These are just some of the the sites along the way on this east to west walk through the park. Tour is approximately one hour long.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Jazz | Jazz: Nasar Abadey and SUPERNOVA


Nasar Abadey and SUPERNOVA perform and explore various jazz elements such as traditional African rhythms, bebop, fusion, Afro-Cuban, Afro Brazilian, and free form. Since the band was formed in 1979, it has sought opportunities for a wider, freer expression of music. The quartet's musical inspirations include John Coltrane, Miles Davis, Wayne Shorter, and Duke Ellington.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$6

Concert | Deja Vu: The Art of Transcription


A festival focusing on piano works that incorporate materials from other musical sources – ranging from music from classical and romantic composers to jazz standards, children’s music, and songs of political protest.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | From the Scriptorium: The Art of Bookmaking


The scribes and calligraphers who created the lushly lettered medieval manuscripts and books on display in 3 Faiths used techniques we can still employ today. Educators from the Center of Book Arts will lead a hands-on workshop that demonstrates how to combine ancient techniques and modern technology to design, create, and illustrate your own handmade book.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Guided Tour of the Exhibition Denys Wortman Rediscovered


Join noted journalist and historian Robert W. Snyder and Sean Corcoran, Curator of Prints and Photographs, for a tour of the Museum's newest exhibition featuring original cartoon drawings depicting life in New York during the Great Depression, World War II, and post-war years. The tour will explore the artist's life and working methods while placing his imagery in the social and historical context of the city.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Screening | Short Films on Native Americans


Showing: Clay Beings and With the Grain: The Life and Art of Willard Stone. Starts at 1pm and 3pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Screening | 3 Short Christmas Films


THE CHRISTMAS TREE, color, 12 minutes; Directed by Claude and Julian Chagrin, 1975 - Presents, without narration, a Christmas pantomime, featuring Julian Chagrin as a fir tree who, along with others, is taken away to become a Christmas tree. Shows how the tree accepts its role and shares the holiday joys of its adopted family. DYLAN THOMAS' A CHILD'S CHRISTMAS IN WALES, color, 26 minutes; Directed by Marvin Lichtner, 1962 - Uses animated still photographs shot in Wales to illustrate Dylan Thomas' recorded reading of a boy's reminiscences about Christmas in Wales. Describes the Welsh countryside and the activities of children and adults. Accompanied by Welsh harp music. LA PASTORELA, color, 78 minutes; Directed by David Silva, 1991, starring Linda Ronstadt, Cheech Marin, Paul Rodriguez, Luis Valdez - Filmed in and around San Juan Bautista Mission, La Pastorela is the retelling of the shepherd's journey to Bethlehem to see the Christ Child. The play is seen through the eyes of a young chicana. In her surrealistic dream, she repeats the journey but through her own contemporary references.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Reading | 6 New York Authors


The Almost Famous Reading Series will showcase recent work from six intriguing New York City authors. With: Aaron Garretson, John Haskell, Tao Lin, Fiona Maazel, Syreeta McFadden, and Emma Straub.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Film | Carol Reed's 5-time Oscar Winner Oliver! (1968): Tale of an Orphan


Musical adaptation of Dickens' Oliver Twist, about an orphan who runs away from an orphanage and hooks up with a group of boys trained to be pickpockets by an elderly mentor. 153 min.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Forum | Disaster and Immediate Evacuation: Are You Prepared?


Join a disaster preparedness educational afternoon with facilitators C.E.O. Barrington Polite, and C.O.O. Charles Edwards as they show us how unprepared we really are whether in our communities, businesses, schools or in the workplace. This seminar will inspire you to take preparedness a little more serious.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Gallery Talk | Noted travel photographer Rick Sammon talks about his work


Sammon will talk about his travels and work in conjunction with his month-long exhibition Travels. He says, "I travel to take pictures and I take pictures to travel. My camera has opened doors for me in more than 100 countries - allowing me to picture strangers in strange lands and sites and scenes that are foreign to most people. Best of all, I can share my photography experiences with others, transporting them, even if it's for a moment, to distant locations around the planet." Sammon has published 36 books, including his latest HDR Photography Secrets. His book Flying Flowers won the Golden Light Award, and his book Hide and See Under the Sea won the Ben Franklin Award. Sammon is a member of the Explorers Club and is a Canon Explorer of Light.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Jazz | Thana Pavelic, voice


A senior student recital.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Union Square: Crossroads of New York


The tour explores the social and political history of the Union Square neighborhood through discussions of the people, history, architecture, and forces that have shaped this community. You’ll hear how Union 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 Metronome” sculpture and so much more!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | YOU Can Do Stand-Up Comedy! Workshop


Are you the "funny guy/girl" in your office? Are you always the life of the party? If your friends are always telling you how funny you are and you've been thinking about trying stand-up comedy but don't know where to start, you won't want to miss this workshop. Speakers include: Chuck Nice, The Today Show, VH-1 Best Week Ever, WE TV Cinematherapy, Fox's The Morning Show with Mike and Juliet, MSNBC Morning Joe & Dan Abrams, Harrison Greenbaum, Spike TV, WE, SIRIUS Satellite Radio; Andrew Engel, Director of New Talent; and Karen Bergreen, Comedy Central's Premium Blend, New Joke City and her recent novel Following Polly.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 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. 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Genealogy 2: Using Library Databases


Hands on using wireless laptops. Enhance your genealogical research by using historical newspapers, records, maps and databases.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Jazz | Jia-Yi He, Master Harmonica Player


A concert with Jia-Yi He, Master Harmonica Player, and pianist Jenny He. They will perform works by Rimsky-Korsakov, Pablo de Sarasate, Scott Joplin and George Gershwin.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:30 pm
Free

Concert | Rock & Pop: Johnny Rodgers Band


Johnny Rodgers Band was formed in New York City in 2003 and its mission is to bring musical depth to new, original songs. They are masters of an array of styles ranging from pop to jazz to classic rock. Music from the Johnny Rodgers Band provides a guided tour of Americana pop, from the piano-driven energy of rock and roll, to the supreme sophistication of jazz. This ensemble cultivates connections with audiences through performances, discussions, demonstrations, and exchange. The Johnny Rodgers Band has performed and recorded with artists such as Liza Minnelli, Michael Feinstein, Randy Brecker, and Tom Harrell, among others. This ensemble has been featured on recordings that celebrate Maury Yeston and Jule Styne. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) selected The Johnny Rodgers Band to interpret and perform the music of Billy Joel in a command performance for the "Piano Man" himself.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Dance Performance | Choreographers Courtney Cooke and Burr Johnson


Interwoven like lace, Cooke's Trim and Notions lives alongside an intricate musical arrangement, and delicate attire and practices an embodied duality of maintenance and continuity. The viewer is a witness to experiential liminality, where moments occur somewhere between past, present, and future. The audience has the space to believe certain images and motifs belong to the performers’ reality or fantasy through lucid depictions and manifestations of an imagined yet accessible realm. Johnson presents Towards the Strength of Following, a patterned dance combining opposites: old and new, secular and religious, other and self. Performances are followed by discussions and informal receptions allowing both artists and audiences a greater perspective on the other's viewpoint.
   New York City, NY; NYC
3:00 pm
Free

Gallery Talk | Curators' Talk on Focus Shanghai, an Exhibition with Lu Chunsheng and Birdhead


Michelle Loh and Katy Martin on the exhibition of Shanghai-based artists Lu Chunsheng and Birdhead (Song Tao and Ji Weiyu). The show features a full-scale projection of Lu Chunsheng's 90-minute feature History of Chemistry: Vol. 2 - Excessively Restrained Mountaineering Enthusiasts. Also on view is a large photography installation by Birdhead, plus two short videos by Song Tao in collaboration with the musicians B6.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Theater | Ödön von Horváth's Don Juan Comes Back from the War: A Lover and a Fighter


Directed by Tim Butterfield. Don Juan, the notorious philanderer and survivor of the trenches, returns from the front to a world composed of women - only to have his newly found romantic ideal slowly destroyed with each encounter as he desperately searches for his one true love. The play is presented as part of Drama’s New Visions Directing Festival, which features three plays in repertory and highlights the work of Drama’s graduating directors and actors.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
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Other | Ice Theatre performs “Hot Chocolate, Santa Style” -- plus Tree Lighting


Ice Theatre will be performing "Hot Chocolate, Santa Style" as part of the annual Holiday Show and Tree Lighting.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Saturday Afternoon Organ Meditation


The program 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 & Boody Organ Builders.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Jazz | Student Recital - Anthony Taddeo, drums


A senior recital.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | A Tribute to Magor, Czech Underground Icon


Ivan Jirius aka Magor is the artistic director of the Czech psychedelic rock group The Plastic People of the Universe. This is a concert and screening of rare Czech underground movies from 1970s and 1980s with Elliott Sharp – el. guit/sax, Dave Soldier – el. violine, Anthony Coleman – keyb, Ivan Bierhanzl – el. bass and Jonathan Kane – drums.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Theater | Euripides' Medea


Directed by Kathryn McHugh. A queen abandoned by her husband for another woman kills her own sons. This staging will incorporate Butoh movement and staging to provide new insight into this classic tragedy. Presented as part of Drama’s New Visions Directing Festival, which features three plays in repertory and highlights the work of Drama’s graduating directors and actors. Drama Student Production
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
Free

Performance | Student Cabaret


An evening of songs presented by the Graduate Acting Program class of 2012.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Second Avenue Student Dance Company


The Second Avenue Dance Company functions as a contemporary professional repertory dance company. Made up of students in their final year of training, it is designed to serve as the dancers' transition into the professional world of dance. Concert presents previews of repertory and original works by renowned guest choreographers as well as original works by students. Guest choreographers for this performance are Lucinda Childs and Benoit-Swan Pouffer.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Dance Performance | Student Dance Production


The program will feature premieres of original dance works created by Joao Carvalho and Ishmael Houston Jones and student choreographed works. All pieces are performed by students.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
$5

Concert | The Annual Candlelight Concert


Featuring members of the university’s student choirs, the annual Candlelight Concert includes choral masterworks with orchestra, as well as holiday favorites that will have you singing along. This year the Chorus performs Mozart’s Vesperae solennes de confessore K339 and Beethoven’s Mass in C. Cast in the glow of hundreds of candles, the concert is an especially festive way to ring in the season. Reception to follow—all are invited!
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
$5...

Concert | Candace Coles, R&B Songstress


R&B artist Candace Coles is as versatile and refreshing a singer as they come, with a particularly fearless demeanor and impressively nimble soprano voice. As comfortable getting lost in fat, swanky beats as she is in introspective, confessional numbers, Coles offers new twists on the genre.
   New York City, NY; NYC
9:30 pm
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Theater | Martin Crimp's Play The Country


Directed by Paul Takacs. Who is the comatose woman Richard has found on the roadside? Why has he brought her into his house? Who is telling the truth, and who is lying? The Country is a spare, well-crafted dissection of desire and despair. Drama Student Production
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 pm
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Performance | Ghost Fight Improv Comedy Show


Shortened Attention Span presents a night of improv comedy hosted by Ghost Fight. Coming off a highly successful standing room only show last month, Ghost Fight returns to host a night of celebration-themed comedy featuring performances from three improv teams and one special guest MC. Be prepared for some extra surprises as well. Ghost Fight is Evan Bass, Brad Benson, Becca Jones, Mark Smolinski, and Paul Zurawski.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 pm
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Performance | Student Cabaret


An evening of songs presented by the Graduate Acting Program class of 2012.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 pm
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