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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on January 7, 2010?

31 free events take place on Thursday, January 7 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 January 7 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 January . 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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31 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, January 7, 2010

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

Other | Ice Skating in the City


The 170' x 100' rink features free admission ice skating. Whether you are looking to skate before going to the office, through the lunch hour, with friends at a party, with a date, or for a spin under the stars at a holiday party, this is the perfect destination.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 am
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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 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.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 am
Free

Workshop | Introduction to MS Excel


An introduction to the basic features of Microsoft Excel, a spreadsheet program designed for the Windows environment. Topics include entering data & formulas, moving & copying data, formatting & print previewing worksheets. Introduction to MS Word is a prerequisite.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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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 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 | “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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12:00 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

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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1:00 pm
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Lesson | Historic Imagination: The Basics of Researching and Writing History


History is a process which occurs in the present. This class for writers and readers will explore contemporary ideas about past events and places through the historical imagination. Access to digitized books, newspapers, and photographs will help participants learn approaches for the critical and constructive use of sources and uncover stories that improve both creative and historical writing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:15 pm
Free

Workshop | Advanced Internet Search Strategies


Hands on using wireless laptops. Learn how to conduct effective searches on the Web using search engines, metasearch engines and searchable databases. Prerequisite: Internet Search Strategies.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Workshop | Featured Database: Credo Reference


Hands on using wireless laptops. Search over 400 dictionaries, encyclopedias, books of quotations, biographical and other reference titles from home. Subjects covered range from art, music, history, and philosophy to business, science, and technology.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
Free

Discussion | Innovate New York: Public Services


How do New York City’s public services measure up? Join this discussion to examine: * Is NYC a global leader in public services innovation? * What is it doing well? What can it do better? This is the fourth event in the Innovate New York series of panel discussions that explores why New York City is not widely known as a hub of innovation, despite its acknowledged leadership in many fields. Examining the role of innovation across fields from finance to arts and culture, this series convenes leaders in science, technology, finance, and business with the public to discuss New York's strengths, opportunities, and challenges. Panelists will include Ann Altman, General Manager, Global Public Sector, IBM Corporation; Joseph Morrisroe, Deputy Commissioner & Executive Director, NYC Department of Technology and Communications; and Amanda Parsons, Acting Assistant Commissioner, NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene Primary Care Information Project.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Opening Reception | 2 Shows: Recent Drawing by Christine Mottau / Tania Kravath's Women Warriors


Mottau began working in ballpoint pen out of necessity. She was on an airplane traveling to Peru, and it was the only instrument that she had in her bag to draw with. She wanted to capture what had recently visually inspired her. For months she had been looking at the night sky in winter and had become very interested in how the dark was so complex and varied. Kravath's forms pay homage to the unheard voices of all who struggle and reflect themes of connection and relationship. Women protecting and nurturing children are a recurring theme in her work and are strongly tied to her awareness of her mother's struggles as an immigrant.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Exhibition: Joyce Harris Mayer: Selections from 1976-2009


In this exhibition, Mayer’s career has come full circle. During the 1960s she lived in Chelsea while exhibiting in a gallery in Greenwich Village. In 1979, she moved to New Orleans, where she remained for 25 years. Well recognized in New Orleans, Mayer has work in prestigious collections there including the New Orleans Museum of Art, The Contemporary Arts Center, The Virlane Collection, Ernst and Young, Louis Armstrong International Airport, Lazarus House, Touro Infirmary, Freeport McMoRan Inc., Baptist Hospital and numerous private collections. Mayer’s work has also been recognized through exhibition and catalog by the New Orleans Woman’s Caucus of Art. Her numerous solo shows with Aaron Hastings Gallery and Mario Villa Gallery received favorable reviews. The exhibition includes works on paper, large-scale oil painting, assemblage, and large-scale monotypes.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Exhibition: Fusako Kuyama's Art of Integration


The Japanese artist has also displayed at shows in Tokyo, Paris and Barcelona
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Opening Reception | Faculty/Alumni Show: Chautauqua: A Continuum of Creativity


An exhibition showcasing 25 faculty and 25 alumni of the Chautauqua School of Art. This show features an international group of established and emerging artists, encompassing an impressive, eclectic array of works in all media, in celebration of the school's 100th anniversary. One of the oldest summer art programs in North America, Chautauqua has experienced incredible growth in recent years, including the total renovation of the School of Art and spectacular new museum quality galleries. For 100 years the Chautauqua School of Art has recognized that art is about touching a higher fundamental chord which at times connects our humanity, questions our preconceptions, and ultimately transcends boundaries of language, time and culture. The show reflects the strength, breadth, and long-term commitment that are at the core of the Chautauqua School of Art. Faculty: Roberley Bell, Tom Butter, Betsey Garand, Brenda Garand, Judy Glantzman, Glenn Goldberg, Susan Grabel, Margaret Grimes, Barbara Grossman, Charlie Hewitt, Don Kimes, Julie Langsam, Stanley Lewis, Ying Li, Frank Martin, Polly Ann Martin, Don Perlis, Carole Robb, Elena Sisto, Gary Stephan, Lee Tribe, William Tucker, Audrey Ushenko, Stephen Westfall, Marc Zimetbaum. Alumni: Daniel Abrams, Tom Andersen, Chris Antemann, Devang Anglay, Heather Couch, Angela Dufresne, Kate Gartrell, Rochelle Goldberg, Margaret Jacobs, Joshua Kaplan, Whitney Kovar, Heidi Leitzke, Jeremy Long, Vikki Michalios, Ali Miller, Saori Moriizumi, Evan Nabrit, Sarah Noble, Perry Obee, Alyse Rosner, Amber Scoon, Benjamin Schulman, Justin Shull, Dan Steinhilber, Jenny Wu.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Group Exhibition: LABA’s Guests


LABA is the National Laboratory for New Jewish Culture, an innovative arts and culture initiative. LABA’s Guests will feature a group of distinguished artists exhibiting pieces in different visual mediums: Aimee Burg, Maria Cabo, Lourdes Correa, Keren Cytter, Karni Dorell, Tamar Ettun, Hadassa Goldvicht, Leor Grady, Tamar Hirschl, Itamar Jobani, Shay Kun, Yael Rechter, Yaniv Segalovich, and Rona Yefman.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Group Show: New Art from Pakistan


An exciting group of emerging artists from Pakistan while including distinguished professor and activist Lala Rukh (b. 1948, Lahore), whose pared down aesthetics have influenced many of the artists and historically anchor this exhibition. Rather than subscribing to an avant-garde strategy of contesting the past, artists in South Asia are sensitive to their histories and traditions while simultaneously advocating the thrust towards modernity. For an artist working in Pakistan, the added current sociopolitical unrest forces the question of art's ability to respond to these external conditions. Involved with women's rights from the '70s onwards, or, most recently, with the lawyers' movement, Lala Rukh resolves these tensions in her art through a politically informed formalism. Her works on display, for example, contain two newsprint images of equal size, both pasted side by side on graph paper. One depicts the Babri Mosque, which was destroyed in 1992 by Indian fundamentalists; the other shows a Hindu temple in Pakistan torn down in an act of reciprocal violence. Using a stark formal language of cancellation, Rukh blackened the images as if to sublimate the pain of these events. Artists: Noor Ali Chagani, Amna Hashmi, Ayesha Jatoi, Ismet Khawaja, Nadia Khawaja, Murad Khan Mumtaz, Seema Nusrat, and Lala Rukh.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | New Photography: Selections from the 2008-2009 Darkroom Residency Program


The work of 8 photographers chosen for the 2008 and 2009 Darkroom Residency Program. Chosen annually by a jury, their work represents a spectrum of approaches and methodologies, from Lisa Elmaleh's wet-plate collodion Everglades landscapes to Brett Bell's seductive color portraits of his friends. Entering its fourth year, The Darkroom Residency Program provides participating artists with three months of free access to darkrooms, digital work station, and shooting studio. In-kind support is provided by Kodak and Fujifilm, and stipends through a grant from the New York State Council for the Arts. Featuring: Brett Bell, Lisa Elmaleh, Anthony Hamboussi, Carrie Levy, Wayne Liu, Santiago Mostyn, Mauro Restiffe, and Emma Wilcox.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Paintings: Howard Fonda's Squonk's Tears


Howard Fonda’s fourth solo show with the gallery, Squonk’s Tears debuts new paintings and drawings. The legend of the Squonk began long ago in the rich Hemlock forests of Pennsylvania. A mythical beast covered with warts and blemishes, the Squonk is judged by mankind to be grotesque despite its innate desire for acceptance. Misunderstood, it spends its days hiding and weeping, trapped in its ill-fitting skin. For as long as the legend has existed, the Squonk has been able to evade capture by dissolving into a pool of tears. Also showing: a site-specific window installation by Travis LeRoy Southworth entitled "Where I End and You Begin #3." In his first solo project in New York City, Southworth will use all three of the gallery's exterior windows to create one large, glowing Duratrans piece.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Opening Reception | Paintings: Julian Jackson's will o' the wisp


In folklore involving the will o' the wisp, a term used to describe the flickering light of twilight, travelers are led to unexpected places from one world to the next. In this show Julian is working with our perception of and experience with light. Where previously the artist received his inspiration from the commune of light within nature, this show speaks of light as a direct entity. Yet as the title implies, the attraction of light is anything but direct. Jackson's paintings deliver light as both a lure and an escort between the determinate and the ephemeral. With the application of layers consisting of very thin oil glazes and the tedious process of brushing and softening the paint surface presents an imagery of color closely resembling an objective light source. Says the artist, "ultimately, the phenomena of light, color, and a sense of layered space are the central themes of this work." The illumination and focus of these beautiful paintings helps the viewer focus on the light at the end of the tunnel, one which may tempt us to cross boundaries from this world into the next. In the spirit of a new decade, Jackson's au courant body of work presents us with the embodiment of transition, one that is ready to take us to the next stage and decade. Julian Jackson exhibits extensively throughout New York and Germany, and has work in several well known collections including The Sundance Corporation and the Citibank Collection. He currently lives and works in Brooklyn, New York.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Opening Reception | Paintings: Scott Daniel Ellison's The Birthday Party


These works veer toward the macabre. Inspired by Scandinavian folk art, the darkly humorous paintings are sparse and enigmatic.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Opening Reception | Photography: Timothy Briner's Boonville


Born in Chesterton, Indiana, Briner lives and works in Brooklyn. Group shows include at the Bond Street Gallery in Brooklyn, and the Urban Culture Project in Kansas City.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Workshop | Roadmap to a Career in Web or Print Design


You may be thinking about a new career in computer graphics, but where do you start? And in which direction should you aim? Is it web page design, Flash animation, or print? They'll tell you what you need to know to get started in web and/or print graphics.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Author Reading | Inside Edition’s Jim Moret discusses his book The Last Day of My Life


If you had 24 hours to live, what would you do? Should you finally forgive the one who hurt you the most and would you find the courage to apologize to a person you wronged? Who would you remember as your life’s greatest love? Could you recognize what you are truly grateful for? Jim Moret didn’t fully understand the answers to those questions until he was literally a day away from ending his own life. This veteran television broadcaster and interviewer turns the camera on himself, taking the reader on an intimate journey. He moves beyond depression, tragedy, and self-doubt and grapples with his greatest decision: not simply whether to live but how to live.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Poetry Reading | Cristin O'Keefe Aptowicz reads from her book Everything Is Everything


With her newest book of poetry, Aptowicz spits in her hands, grabs the sledgehammer, and rings the bell with swift, honest, smart, funny, and tender poems. Joining Aptowicz will be Eboni, whose authentic poems traverse femininity, sexuality, sanity; and Mahogany Brown, the author of Destroy Rebuild & Other Reconstructions of the Human Muscle, and a host and curator at the Nuyorican Poets Cafe.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Danielle Ofri reads from her book Medicine in Translation


Ofri, an attending physician at Bellevue Hospital, examines the multicultural aspects of medicine in her new book.
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Discussion | Word of Mouth: Online Media and The Future of Food Writing


A star-studded conversation about culinary writing for the web featuring Julie Powell, Amanda Hesser, Merrill Stubbs, Ed Levine, Cathy Erway, and moderator Lynn Andriani.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Writers Percival Everett and Christopher Sorrentino read from their books


Everett is the author of sixteen books, including Wounded, American Desert, Erasure, and Glyph. He lives in L.A. and British Columbia. His latest, I Am Not Sidney Poitier (pictured), tells the story of a young man actually named Not Sidney Poitier who bears an uncanny resemblance to the famed actor and is adept at deploying a hypnotic technique called Fesmerism--and that's just the beginning. Sorrentino currently lives in New York City. His novel Trance, which takes the life of Patty Hearst as its departure point, was a finalist for the National Book Award.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Dance Performance | New Dance: Tom Pearson & Zach Morris' Anthem


Called by The New York Times "the dance equivalent of a peaceful, ruminative discussion with a few close friends, drinks in hand," Pearson and Morris present a new evening-length work-in-progress that grapples with love for the myth of modern America, from encounters with 1950’s nostalgia, Ponderosa steakhouses, Al Green, Miller High Life, heartbreak, arena rock, and that general Niagara Falls, broke-down-honeymoon feel. Also on the program: Nora Chipaumire/ Souleymane Badolo/ Obo Addy, Julian Barnett Project, Alexandra Beller/Dances, Laura Peterson Choreography, and Witness Relocation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:30 pm
Free

Party | Nerd Nite Gay & Lesbian Dance Party


Speed Dating for Fellas. Speed Dating For Gals. 20 gay nerd fellas. 20 gay nerd lasses. Featuring the sounds of DJ Eric EO and Solid Goldberger.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
$5

Performance | God Tastes Like Chicken Comedy Show


The brainchild of erotic balloon artist John Murdock, God Tastes Like Chicken is comprised of pedophiles, lunatics, felons and degenerate types. Featuring improv, sketch comedy, stand-up, chickens, and heresy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:30 pm
$3
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