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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on March 16, 2011?

40 free events take place on Wednesday, March 16 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 March 16 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 March . 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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40 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, March 16, 2011

All events are free unless otherwise noted.
        

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

Lecture | The Peoples of the Plains


Learn about the peoples of the Plains with Laura Browarny.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Talk | Freedom of Information: The Act, the Press and the Future


Join this observance of Freedom of Information Day. David Barstow, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter for The New York Times, will discuss freedom of information and the freedom of the press, particularly how accessing government information using the Freedom of Information Act affects the work of journalists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
10:30 am
Free

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 | “Amble Through the Ramble” Tour


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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12:00 pm
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Tour | Grand Central Terminal Tour


Tour of this magnificent Beaux-Arts landmark.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
$10 suggested donation

Talk | Joseph Calandro, Jr. discusses his book Applied Value Investing


Since Benjamin Graham fathered value investing in the 1930s, the method of analysis has spawned a large number of highly successful investors, such as Graham’s own former student and employee, Warren Buffett, who is regarded as one of the most successful investors of modern times. Over the years, numerous books have been published on Benjamin Graham’s approach. Most of these books present different interpretations of value investing and are generally introductory based. Until now, there has not been an advanced hands-on guide for investors and executives who may want to apply the powerful value investing discipline outside of stocks and bonds. Applied Value Investing takes the same time-proven approach Graham introduced with David Dodd in their 1934 masterpiece, Security Analysis, and extends it in a variety of unique and practical ways — including mergers and acquisitions, alternative investments and financial strategy. Feel free to bring your lunch.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
$5

Discussion | A Discussion on Art Collectors Katherine Dreier and Hilla Rebay


Led by John Angeline, Art and Design History, Parsons The New School for Design. Katherine Dreier (1877–1952) was an artist and collector who played an early and essential role in generating American interest in and acceptance of modern art. Together with Marcel Duchamp and Man Ray, she founded the Société Anonyme, an organization designed to support and generate awareness of modernist art; the group promoted new artists by arranging exhibitions to introduce audiences to their work and develop their reputations among galleries and collectors. She was friendly with Hilla Rebay (1890–1967), artist, art collector, and the founder and director of the Museum of Non-Objective Art (now the Guggenheim Museum). This salon will focus on the ways these two women—alongside many others—inspired and in some cases built the institutions that make up the New York art world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 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

Screening | Daily Screenings: Infinity of Nations | Celebrating the Pacific North Coast


With: The Story of Priest Point and Laxwesa Wa: Strength of the River. Starts at 1pm and 3pm.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Other | Ice Theatre of New York


Ice Theatre of New York, the nation’s premier ice dancing ensemble, presents the 25th edition of the City Skate Concert Series. Featured will be "In A Nutshell," a piece from Ice Theatre's repertory, recently performed by Kenny Moir as part of Improv Everywhere's latest mission. Moir will perform the full version alongside other, dance-on-ice repertory by Ice Theatre of New York. Additional pieces include "La Revolte Des Enfants," an experimental study choreographed by Artistic Director of the Murray Louis and Nikolais Dance Company, Alberto Del Saz; and "Hot Chocolate," an audience favorite that's sure to entertain by renowned ice choreographer, Douglas Webster.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Jazz | Marcus Goldhaber, Jazz Singer


Marcus Goldhaber is a New York-based singer/songwriter, jazz vocalist, and special event performer.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
$10 donation requested

Jazz | Bill Wurtzel, Jazz Guitarist


Enjoy free live music performed by jazz guitarist Bill Wurtzel and guest musicians.
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:00 pm
Free

Park Walk | West Side Stories Tour


Walk through a scenic area on the western edge of the Park, much of which is off the beaten track for most visitors. See rolling meadows, lake views, bridges of different styles, and a garden with flowers and plants mentioned by Shakespeare.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Genealogy 1: An Introduction


Hands on using wireless laptops. Exploring your family history? Learn how to trace your roots in this introduction to genealogy. Discover library and web resources for genealogical research.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Master Class | Joy In Singing


Art song master class with Paul Sperry.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Workshop | Adobe Photoshop Illustration Techniques


In this seminar we’ll show you a more “illustrative” use of Photoshop to design a graphic. We’ll combine existing photos with digital art created from scratch in Photoshop. A variety of tools and techniques will create illustrative effects. Even though we’ll be showing you how to create one specific image, these techniques are universal and can be used in many situations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
Free

Workshop | One-on-One Computer Advice


Have computer questions? Want to set up an email account or Facebook profile? Don't know what a tweet is? Come for one-on-one computer advice! Sign up with your questions at the Information Desk.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
Free

Workshop | Protecting Yourself from Identity Theft


Learn ways to protect yourself from becoming a victim of identity theft. The seminar will be presented by a representative from the Office of Financial Empowerment.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Adobe Photoshop Illustration Techniques


In this seminar we’ll show you a more “illustrative” use of Photoshop to design a graphic. We’ll combine existing photos with digital art created from scratch in Photoshop. A variety of tools and techniques will create illustrative effects. Even though we’ll be showing you how to create one specific image, these techniques are universal and can be used in many situations.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Book Club: Kabul Beauty School by Deborah Rodriguez


The founder of the Kabul Beauty School describes the lives of women in the patriarchal society of Afghanistan from the perspective of the school and its students, offering profiles of such women as a newlywed who must fake her own virginity, a child bride sold into marriage to pay her family's debts, and the wife of a Taliban member who pursues her training despite her husband's abuse.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Talk | Photographer Maria Antonella Pelizzari discusses her book Photography and Italy


This artist explores the role of photography in the creation of the Italian national identity, from the 1860s until the present in her book.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Talk | Strategies to Enhance Your Interviewing Skills


Karen Palevsky demonstrates techniques that will help you get your message across in a clear and strong manner, giving you a strategic advantage over other applicants.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Performance | Super Free Wednesday Comedy Shows


Featuring: Recess, Watson + Tuscarora Fire Company Picnic, The Whiskey Rebellion + Stranger, Local 154 and Borealis, Handsy + The Faculty and Friends, and Improdome.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Book Club: The House of Mirth by Edith Wharton


The ill-fated story of Lily Bart.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Eric Herm discusses his book Son of a Farmer, Child of the Earth


Author and fourth-generation farmer Herm discusses commercial agriculture's strain on natural resources and ecosystems. He looks at the harsh economic realities and complicated legislation facing farmers, and talks about GMO (genetically modified organism) crops and excessive chemicals.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Reading | In Our Lingo: Brando Skyhorse & Lemon Andersen


Born and raised in Echo Park, CA, Brando Skyhorse holds a MFA from the Writers’ Workshop program at UC Irvine. The Madonnas of Echo Park is a novel-in- stories—a vivid portrayal of the lives of Mexican Americans who live and work in the area. A native New Yorker of Puerto Rican descent, Lemon Andersen’s acting credits include The Soloist, Spike Lee’s Miracle at St. Anna, and Inside Man. His novel County of Kings is not only the story of a young boy’s coming of age, but the tale of a poet and writer finding his voice.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Harlow Unger reads from his book American Tempest: How the Boston Tea Party Sparked a Revolution


Veteran journalist Harlow Unger's meticulously researched book reveals surprising details and underlying truths behind an event most of us only thought we knew about.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | Long-Form Storytelling in a Short Attention Span World


This discussion will cover the full scope of putting together long-form investigative pieces, including: what topics appeal to audiences; how can you make complex issues interesting and easy to understand; is television, the web, radio or print the best medium for long-form reports; and what methods of funding or business models are best suited to support in-depth stories. Ira Glass, Host and Producer, This American Life; David Remnick, Editor, The New Yorker; Raney Aronson-Rath, Senior Producer, Frontline; Stephen Engelberg, Managing Editor, ProPublica. Moderated by Alison Stewart, Co-Anchor, PBS' Need To Know.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Michio Kaku reads from his book Physics of the Future


From the New York Times bestselling author of Physics of the Impossible comes an astonishing forecast of where science is taking us over the next century--some of the more fascinating predictions: driverless cars that float above the ground, x-ray vision, robot surgeons, and an elevator to space. Michio Kaku is the Henry Semat Professor of Theoretical Physics at the CUNY Graduate Center, a leader in the field of theoretical physics, and cofounder of string field theory. He is the author of several widely acclaimed science books, including Parallel Worlds, Visions, Beyond Einstein and the international bestseller Hyperspace.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Theater | New York Classical Theatre presents The Rover by Aphra Behn


In The Rover, everyone dresses up in costume during the festive days of Carnevale (Mardi Gras). Hidden behind their masks, the men drink and draw their weapons at the slightest provocation,while the women are given the freedom to say and act as they please. Aphra Behn, the first professional female playwright in the English language, lets us see what happens when women are freed from societal conventions to live their lives on their own terms without consideration of social class or fortune! New York Classical Theatre, the company that brought William Shakespeare’s Hamlet, Prince of Denmark to life last season, presents The Rover in their signature staging style, panoramic theatre, transforming the space into the wild world of Carnevale in 17th-Century Naples, Italy.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Performance artist Karen Finley discusses her memoir The Reality Shows


The celebrated performance artist and feminist showcases her most memorable performances and characters in her memoir, The Reality Shows. Kathleen Hanna, author of the book's forward, will provide opening remarks.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Talk | Author Peter Balakian discusses his work


Balakian is the author of five books of poems, including, most recently, June-tree: New and Selected Poems 1974-2000. His other books are Father Fisheye (1979), Sad Days of Light (1983), Reply From Wilderness Island (1988), Dyer’s Thistle (1996), and several fine limited editions. His poems have appeared widely in American magazines and journals such as The Nation, The New Republic, Antaeus, Partisan Review, Poetry, Agni, and The Kenyon Review.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Opening Reception | Hans Wolf's Painting under any Circumstances


Persevering through a harsh New York winter, Hans Wolf survived, conquered, and painted under any circumstances. The fruits of imposing labor and story of facing grim realism for the love of fine art can be seen and discussedJ. Painting under any Circumstances touches base with the strong development of character which we endure to continue what our heart and mind believe to be our livelihood and success. In this work, Hans Wolf offers a visual description of agitated residents caught in the struggle of human rush hour traffic to the artist's physical struggles to convey an idea on a medium in freezing conditions and not surrender to the elements, given that no other option is available.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Staged Reading | Staged Reading of Romanian Fiction


Peca Stefan's COMPLETELY INVENTED TRUE STORIES ABOUT THE TOWN OF BAIA MARE in a staged reading directed by Tamilla Woodward.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Student Recital - Tilden Marbit, bassoon


A uniquely rewarding experience for music lovers - the freshness and excitement of a solo recital by a gifted young artist at one of the world's leading conservatories.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:00 pm
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Staged Reading | Ursula Knoll's The Road to Happiness, a Dark Comedy about Relationships


US premiere. Taking cues from Arthur Schnitzler’s La Ronde, The Road to Happiness follows four characters caught up in personal quandaries on their very own roads to happiness – in search of success, beauty, purpose, and fulfillment. This staged reading offers American audiences a glimpse of Austrian mentalities at work.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 pm
Free

Performance | Gandhi, Is That You? Comedy Show


Stand-up comedy show (that has been featured on MTV, and that fills to standing-room only each week). The show is produced by Brendan Fitzgibbons (The Onion, McSweeney's) and Lance Weiss (Carolines on Broadway) with comedians from David Letterman, Vh1, MTV, The Onion, and Comedy Central.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 pm
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Performance | Seasons Presents: Skrappbox in “This End Up!”


When the players are puppet characters, improv comedy takes on a ridiculous new twist that you won't wanna miss! Your friendly neighborhood puppet improv troupe, SkrappBox, presents "This End Up!" - designed to personally tickle every funny bone you got. The diverse line-up of this six-week run of shows features hip-hop musical improv, stand-up, sketch comedy, puppet comedy, dance comedy and of course full-frontal puppet improv comedy by the one and only SkrappBox. Joining SkrappBox this week are Brick (from Magnet Theater), Mr. and Mrs. Brownjack: Lounge Act, and more!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:30 pm
$6

Jazz | 5/5/5 After Hours Set


A great way to hear some of the most talented young lions of jazz while enjoying spectacular views of Manhattan.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 pm
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