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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on November 14, 2024?

59 free events take place on Thursday, November 14 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 November 14 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 November . 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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59 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Thursday, November 14, 2024

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free events nyc Folk Art: Ornamentation, Vibrant Drawings and Over 100 Handmade Gameboards - Tour
free events nyc Tour of Historical House of The Distinguished American President of the Early 20th Century
free events nyc Dazzling Lights! Immersive Experience by the Waterfront
free events nyc Adventures in Italian Opera with Met Bass-Baritone Patrick Carfizzi
free events nyc Two Musical Powerhouses on One Stage
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Tour | NYC Walking Tours: A Variety of Neighborhoods - Choose One Tour Or Many


These tours take place at various times. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows. See link for details: scroll down to find the daily scheduled tours at $4 (more costly tours are listed on top). Daily tours may include: Brooklyn Bridge SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Lower Manhattan Harlem Downtown Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Graffiti and Street Art Tours
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Tours, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, NYC Walking Tours: A Variety of Neighborhoods - Choose One Tour Or Many

Discussion | Europe at a Crossroads: The Surge in Antisemitisn (online)


In recent months, Europe has witnessed a disturbing rise in antisemitic incidents, highlighting the urgent need for coordinated responses and proactive strategies.This briefing will bring together leaders and experts to address the current wave of violence and hate targeting Jewish communities across the continent, with a specific focus on the role of social media, and anti-Zionism as catalysts. A particularly alarming incident took place in Amsterdam, where Israeli and Jewish soccer fans were violently attacked following a match, underscoring the vulnerability of Jewish communities even in historically tolerant cities. In cyberspace, antisemitic and anti-Zionist rhetoric has intensified, with social media platforms increasingly hosting hateful content that fuels offline violence. In France, antisemitic graffiti targeting Zionist symbols has appeared in public spaces, while in Germany, Jewish schools and synagogues face heightened security threats. This session will explore how anti-Zionist sentiments often mask deeper antisemitic motives, creating a complex challenge in digital and public spheres alike. Attendees will gain insights into the cross-national trends driving this resurgence, share best practices for countering hate in social media and other digital spaces, and contribute to shaping a unified European response. By addressing both the traditional and digital manifestations of antisemitism, this briefing aims to foster safety and resilience for Jewish communities across Europe.
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Discussions, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Europe at a Crossroads: The Surge in Antisemitisn (online)

Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
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Tour | Tour of New York City Hall


One of the oldest continuously used City Halls in the nation that still houses its original governmental functions, New York's City Hall is considered one of the finest architectural achievements of its period. Constructed from 1803 to 1812, the building was an early expression of the City's cosmopolitanism. City Hall is a designated New York City landmark, and its rotunda is a designated interior landmark as well.
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Tours, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Tour of New York City Hall

Film | Charles Dickens' Great Expectations (1946): drama


In this adaptation of Charles Dickens' classic novel, orphan Pip discovers through lawyer Mr. Jaggers that he has a mysterious benefactor who wants to turn him into a gentleman. When Pip is reunited with his childhood patron Miss Havisham and his first love Estella, he learns that Miss Havisham has gone mad from having been left at the altar when she was young. The incident has turned her into a warped heartbreaker without feelings. Director: David Lean Cast: John Mills, Valerie Hobson, Bernard Miles, Francis L. Sullivan, Anthony Wager, Jean Simmons
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Films, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Charles Dickens' Great Expectations (1946): drama

Talk | Meet Me in the Kitchen: Making Healthy Choices


Nutritionist Lauren C. Kelly offers creative twists on classic recipes, food prep and cooking trends. From appetizers, to entrees, to dessert, learn how to design menus using helpful tips and current research findings for better health and eating.
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Talks, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Meet Me in the Kitchen: Making Healthy Choices

Museums | Folk Art: Ornamentation, Vibrant Drawings and Over 100 Handmade Gameboards - Tour


Join the tour to explore the art of the Shakers from the mid-19th century: colorful intricate ornamentation representing celestial imagery, vibrant drawings and much more. Another exhibition contains about 100 handmade gameboards, including chess, Parcheesi, checkers, Monopoly, Chutes and Ladders crafted between the mid-19 and early-20 centuries. The Shakers are a religious community founded in the 18th century in England. They are known for their unique beliefs, which include celibacy, communal living, and a strong emphasis on craftsmanship and simplicity. They are also recognized for their distinctive style of furniture and architecture, as well as their vibrant music and dance traditions. In the early 20th century, there were about 12 Shaker communities in the US and as of 2019, there is only one active Shaker village remaining, located in Maine.
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Museumss, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Folk Art: Ornamentation, Vibrant Drawings and Over 100 Handmade Gameboards - Tour

Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Get in a quick lesson, stay for the whole time, or just enjoy watching them put their skills to the test. They're a friendly group and open to drop-ins, even if you catch them outside of the regular juggling lessons. All skill levels welcome. Equipment is provided.
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Workshops, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Learn Juggling in the Park

Museums | Tour of Historical House of The Distinguished American President of the Early 20th Century


This historic site honors the early life of a renowned American figure. The restored brownstone reflects late 19th-century architecture and offers insights into the family's daily life. Learn about various exhibits and artifacts that showcase the cultural and historical context of the era, providing a glimpse into the formative years of this visionary leader-to-be. First-come, first-served; this guided tour may reach capacity before your desired tour time, so please be sure to arrive early. Tour duration: 45 minutes. This tour takes place at 11 am, 12 pm, 2 pm, and 3 pm.
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12:00 pm
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Museumss, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Tour of Historical House of The Distinguished American President of the Early 20th Century

Classical Music | Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)


Take a momentary respite from a busy day to enjoy a selection of organ works by Johann Sebastian Bach in an intimate venue.
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Concerts, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Bach at Noon (In Person and Online)

Classical Music | Dutch Baroque Works for Violin, Viola, and Violoncello (In Person AND Online!)


Annemarie Schubert, violin/viola; Ela Kodzas, violin/viola; Cordelia Mutter, violoncello; Dani Zanuttini-Frank, plucked instruments; and Nathan Mondry, keyboards, perform Dutch Baroque works.
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1:15 pm
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Concerts, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Dutch Baroque Works for Violin, Viola, and Violoncello (In Person AND Online!)

Film | Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence


Wisecracking Miami cops Mike Lowrey and Marcus Burnett go on a dangerous mission to clear the name of their late police captain, after he is linked to drug cartels. Directors: Adil & Bilall Cast: Will Smith, Martin Lawrence, Vanessa Hudgens Will Smith is an American actor, rapper, and film producer who has received multiple accolades, including an Academy Award, a BAFTA Award, and four Grammy Awards. As of 2023, his films have grossed over $9.3 billion globally, making him one of Hollywood's most bankable stars. Martin Lawrence is an American actor and comedian who got his start playing Maurice Warfield in What's Happening Now!! (1987–1988), and is known for his lead performance in the Fox television sitcom Martin, as well as the Bad Boys film franchise. His other films include House Party, Boomerang, Life, Blue Streak, Big Momma's House, Open Season, and Wild Hogs.
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Films, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024) with Will Smith and Martin Lawrence

Jazz | Acclaimed Jazz Pianist, Composer and Her Ensemble


Acclaimed jazz pianist, composer, arranger Valerie Capers has played with Dizzy Gillespie, Wynton Marsalis, Ray Brown, Mongo Santamaria, Tito Puente, Max Roach, Paquito D'Rivera. She was the first blind graduate of Juilliard and has been a leading figure for women in jazz for over sixty years.
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Concerts, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Acclaimed Jazz Pianist, Composer and Her Ensemble

Museums | Film and Television Industry: History, Artifacts, Interactive Displays


This museum is dedicated to the art, history, and technology of film, television, and digital media. It houses a diverse collection of industry related objects, including cameras, scripts, costumes, production materials, as well as interactive displays, and themed installations.
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Museumss, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Film and Television Industry: History, Artifacts, Interactive Displays

Book Discussion | Menachem Mendel Schneerson: Becoming the Messiah (online)


The life and thought of Menachem Mendel Schneerson, one of the most influential—and controversial—rabbis in modern Judaism. Author Ezra Glinter explores the life and impact of the seventh and last Lubavitcher Rebbe of the Chabad-Lubavitch movement. Known for his messianic fervor and controversial leadership, Schneerson became a mystical sage, revitalizing a centuries-old Hasidic movement and building a global outreach empire.
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Book Discussions, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Menachem Mendel Schneerson: Becoming the Messiah (online)

Staged Reading | Miss Curie of the East: Nuclear Secrets


In Sevan's new play, an Egyptian nuclear scientist unkowingly contributes to the WWII atom bombs as he works on a potentially revolutionary cancer treatment.
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Lecture | No Monument: Babyn Yar as Site of History, Memory, and Politics (in-person and online)


This talk discusses how the resurfacing of Babyn Yar memory in Kyiv, Ukraine, in the late Soviet period transformed the site into an important battleground of the Cold War. On March 13, 1961, an industrial accident in the heart of Kyiv—the Kurenevka flood—both literally and figuratively brought evidence of Babyn Yar back to the surface after twenty years of silence. The cultural and political reckoning that emerged in its wake, most famously with Yevgeny Yevtushenko’s poem “Babi Yar,” quickly reached audiences across Cold War borders. In the Soviet Union, the poem’s opening line, “No monument stands at Babi Yar,” unsettled a postwar status quo that had relegated the Jewish experience of the war to the political margins. In the West, it forged new connections between Jewish communities across time and space. Focusing on the KGB’s strategies to contain grassroots commemorations of Babyn Yar and control foreign access to the site, the talk follows how events in Kyiv intersected with an emerging global Holocaust consciousness, the call for Jewish emigration among Soviet dissidents, and the movement to “Save Soviet Jewry” abroad. Finally, it will reflect on how monuments and memorials—both those built and not built—become not only sites of memory, but agents of politics. Victoria Smolkin is Associate Professor of History and Russian, East European, and Eurasian Studies at Wesleyan University.
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Lectures, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, No Monument: Babyn Yar as Site of History, Memory, and Politics (in-person and online)

Conference | Surrealism and Anti-Fascism: The Political Imagination Between Reason and Dream


This conference recognizes Surrealism’s 100th anniversary while examining its ideological legacies - in the wake of the movement's frequently de-politicized museumification on the one hand, and an international resurgence of neo-fascist politics on the other.
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Conferences, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Surrealism and Anti-Fascism: The Political Imagination Between Reason and Dream

Talk | The Crystal and the Rose: The Impact of Crystals and Crystallography on Art and Mind


Along with the immense contribution of crystallography to the advancement of science and technology, the very idea of crystal has transcended scientific thought to inspire the world of the arts, from literature to painting, from architecture to dance, and from music to cinema. This talk is a walk through the history of that influence and the aesthetic debates it has provoked, with the particular example of Federico García-Lorca and Salvador Dalí. Speaker: Juan Manuel García-Ruiz, Donostia International Physics Center, San Sebastian, Spain
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Talks, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, The Crystal and the Rose: The Impact of Crystals and Crystallography on Art and Mind

Museums | Photography: From the Early 19th Century to Today


This renowned institution hosts a variety of exhibitions showcasing the work of both established and emerging photographers. The collections encompass the full range of the photographic medium, including the first techniques of the early 19th-century to modern technology and digital displays. Last entry is at 7:15 pm.
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Museumss, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Photography: From the Early 19th Century to Today

Film | Academy Award Winner Yentl (1983) Directed by and Starring Barbra Streisand


Single father Reb Mendel teaches the Talmud, a sacred text of Judaism, to the boys of his small town in Poland. At home, he also teaches his daughter Yentl, even though girls are forbidden from studying religious scripture. When Reb dies, Yentl still wants to learn about her faith, so she disguises herself as a boy and signs up for religious school. Along the way, she unexpectedly finds love. Director: Barbra Streisand Cast: Barbra Streisand, Mandy Patinkin, Amy Irving Barbra Streisand is an American singer and actress with a career spanning over six decades. She has achieved success in multiple fields of entertainment, and is among the few performers awarded an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony (EGOT).
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Films, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Academy Award Winner Yentl (1983) Directed by and Starring Barbra Streisand

Discussion | Black Designers: Leading New Fashion Models


Tracy Reese, Abrima Erwiah, B. Michael, and Elizabeth Way in a conversation about influential Black American designers who are reshaping the fashion industry through new production networks, cultural narratives, and sustainability. Learn how these designers are building bridges between New York and global locales.
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Discussions, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Black Designers: Leading New Fashion Models

Classical Music | Piano Works by Mozart, Chopin, and Poulenc


Hilda Huang, Piano. Program Poulenc (1899-1963), Trois Pieces Mozart (1756-1791), Piano Sonata in A Minor, K. 310 Chopin (1810-1849), From Piano Sonata No. 3 in B Minor, Op. 58
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Concerts, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Piano Works by Mozart, Chopin, and Poulenc

Opening Reception | As Syllable from Sound: Surreal Paintings


Dana Lok’s latest paintings are both playful and analytical, immersing the inlooker in imagined mouths that explore the architecture of sound through vibrant, fleshy colors. The paintings feature the tongue in various cross-sections, staging a visual performance that invites you to connect words with imagery. With references to the mouth, skull, and neural pathways, the works transform private thoughts into public expressions.
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Opening Receptions, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, As Syllable from Sound: Surreal Paintings

Book Discussion | Critique of Critique: Other Ways of Thinking


What is critique? According to the Kantian tradition, it is an investigation of the transcendental conditions for the possibility of thinking and experience. While later critics shifted the focus to material conditions, core metaphysical commitments and procedures of critique remained unchanged. Roy Ben-Shai probes critique as an orientation of thought through its historical manifestations from Plato to the Frankfurt school and present-day critical theory. He asks us to consider what critical thinking is and whether it can assume orientations other than critique.
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Book Discussion | Emiliano Ponzi: Work in Progress


Artist Emiliano Ponzi launches the story of his creative journey from digital illustration to painting—a return from digital to analog. He will be in conversation with critic and author Steven Heller.
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Book Discussions, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Emiliano Ponzi: Work in Progress

Opening Reception | Gesche Wurfel: The Absence and Presence of the Berlin Wall


Thirty-four years after German reunification, the country’s division is still perceptible in many areas of life. After living abroad for almost two decades, Gesche Würfel set out with her camera to search for clues to the former inner-German divide along the 160 km long Berlin Wall Trail whilst participating in the International Studio Program at Künstlerhaus Bethanien in Berlin in 2021/22. In places where the Berlin Wall was erected as a border fortification system on the orders of the GDR government in August 1961, there are now new forms of inclusion and exclusion but also places offering no clues to their history.
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Opening Receptions, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Gesche Wurfel: The Absence and Presence of the Berlin Wall

Opening Reception | High Low Buffalo: Photography by 11 Grad Students


The collection showcases a selection of photographs by eleven artists from the University of Hartford's 2024 MFA Graduating Class. The name of the exhibition comes from a practice they implemented after each school session, which encouraged them to acknowledge and share the highs, lows, and unexpected moments - the "buffalos" - of their time together. The work reflects the space they have cultivated for one another and their dedication to the art of image-making.
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Opening Receptions, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, High Low Buffalo: Photography by 11 Grad Students

Opening Reception | Samantha Box and Sheida Soleimani: Home/Land


Featuring works of photographers Samantha Box and Sheida Soleimani, Home/Land explore themes of belonging, displacement, family, and the personal and geopolitical histories that shape their lives.
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Opening Receptions, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Samantha Box and Sheida Soleimani: Home/Land

Film | Sanson and Me (2022): Immigrant's Path to Prison


This documentary follows a young immigrant's path from coastal Mexico to a life sentence for murder in California. Director: Rodrigo Reyes 83 min. Followed by a Q&A with the director  
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Book Discussion | Spaces of Enslavement: A History of Slavery and Resistance in Dutch New York (online)


Author Andrea C. Mosterman addresses the persistent myth that the colonial Dutch system of slavery was more humane.
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Book Club | The Sentence by Louise Erdrich


Louise Erdrich's latest novel asks what we owe to the living, the dead, to the reader and to the book. A small independent bookstore in Minneapolis is haunted from November 2019 to November 2020 by the store's most annoying customer. Flora dies on All Souls' Day, but she simply won't leave the store.
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Opening Reception | Abstract Expressionist Paintings, Sculpture, Works on Paper


This exhibition will highlight paintings created by Adolph Gottlieb (1903-1974) in the final years of his life, offering a comprehensive view of the intense ambition and formal refinement that drove his work during the late 1960s and early 1970s.
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City Walk | Dazzling Lights! Immersive Experience by the Waterfront


Spanning across six acres, this Illuminating display features an array of 18,750 lowlight, fiber-optic stemmed spheres that illuminate with a slow subtle change of hue. Guests are immersed in the installation as they walk a winding path through the ethereal painted landscape framed by the city's iconic skyline and the waterfront.
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City Walks, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Dazzling Lights! Immersive Experience by the Waterfront

Opening Reception | Iconic Portraits by Famed Vogue Photographer


American photographer Irving Penn (1917 - 2009) is known for his fashion photography, portraits, and still lifes. This exhibition showcases Penn's 70-year career, featuring works from his Worlds in a Small Room series, iconic portraits, and other notable images. The photographs will be displayed in an installation replicating the structure Penn used for his high-profile subjects. Known for his groundbreaking fashion photography with Vogue, Penn left a lasting impact on American image-making and was also an innovator in darkroom techniques, including platinum-palladium prints.
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Opening Receptions, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Iconic Portraits by Famed Vogue Photographer

Classical Music | Organ Works by J.S. Bach and More (In Person AND Online!)


Stanislav Surin, organ. Program J.S. Bach (1685-1750), Concerto a mol (podla Vivaldiho), BWV 593 Mendelssohn (1809-1847), Sonate Nr. 2, s minor, op. 65 Petr Eben (1929-2007), Die suben Ketten der Liebe aus, "Das Labyrinth der Welt und das Paradies des Herzens" Stanislav Surin (b. 1971), A Modale Prelude; Nostalgia for Alenka; Fanfare Myroslaw Skoryk (1938,2020), Melodia Jiri Ropek (1922-2005), Variations on "Victimae Paschali Laudes"
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Opening Reception | Physicality and Emotion of the Sport in Paintings


Alvin Armstrong's Tiebreaker is a collection of paintins depicting the intensity of tennis, focusing on women athletes. His works capture the physical and emotional energy of the sport, portraying players in the heat of critical moments. The dynamic figures emphasize the strength, grace, and agility integral to tennis, while the vivid colors convey the excitement and joy of competition.
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Opening Receptions, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Physicality and Emotion of the Sport in Paintings

Opening Reception | Romare Bearden's Paris Blues/Jazz: Pioneering Collages of the 80's


Romare Bearden (1911–1988) is considered one of the most influential artists of the 20th century. He is known for contributions to the visual representation of African American life and culture in his art, blending elements of realism, abstraction, and surrealism.  The Paris Blues/Jazz series traces the journey of jazz through Paris, New Orleans, and Harlem, mapping the music onto the urban landscapes of these cities. Featuring portraits of iconic jazz singers, musicians, and venues, Bearden also explores the streets, infrastructure, and people who played a crucial role in the development of jazz.
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Opening Receptions, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Romare Bearden's Paris Blues/Jazz: Pioneering Collages of the 80's

Opening Reception | Small-Scale Artworks: Mixed Media, Fabric, Photography, Sculpture, Jewelry


Small Works collection is showcasing artists living with mental illness. This annual event is a favorite among art lovers, collectors, and holiday shoppers.
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Opening Receptions, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Small-Scale Artworks: Mixed Media, Fabric, Photography, Sculpture, Jewelry

Park Walk | Trees, Wildlife, and Waterways Walk


A group walk led by Dan Tainow. The walk will cover approximately 1.5 miles.       
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Discussion | West African Dance to AfrikFusion: Intergenerational Stories


In this event, decades of tradition, creation, preservation, innovation, and transference of knowledge are on view with West African dance cultural icon Marie Basse-Wiles and her son Ballroom Legend Omari Wiles. A principal with the National Ballet of Senegal from 1973 to 1980, Wiles, after immigrating to America in 1982 founded the Maimouna Keita School of African Dance (MKSAD) in Brooklyn. For 32 years MKSAD has brought together the African diaspora in an annual conference and Basse-Wiles has trained generations of renown artists whose impact continues to resonate the world over, including tours to Senegal, Mali, Gambia, and Guinea. Her son Omari Wiles has followed in her footsteps while walking to the beat of his own drum, founding his own company Les Ballet Afrik (LBA) and creating AfrikFusion informed by Ball Culture, Vogue, and West African dance. Commissioned by Works & Process to collaborate on a new intergenerational work, Djapo, that brings together MKSAD and LBA and mother and son, is a presentation of the start of this new work that is the continuation of a rich dance history. Registration required.
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Book Discussion | 2 Historical Novels: Versailles / Jackie


Two novels, two great women of history. Authors Kathryn Davis and Dawn Tripp to celebrate the reissue of Davis's Versailles (originally published in 2002), and Tripp's newly released Jackie. These novels are important contributions to the conversations reexamining misunderstood or misrepresented female figures of history, and we are so thrilled to host these two authors together.  
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Book Discussions, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, 2 Historical Novels: Versailles / Jackie

Book Discussion | Design in Context: A Framework for Strategic Differentiation


Todd Bracher's book is a comprehensive guide that explores the transformative power of strategic design and innovation. Working at the intersection of design, science, and business, Bracher is committed to addressing matters of global concern—by leveraging an ever-growing scientific network, industrial design know-how, and branding expertise, his work delivers science-informed solutions to leave a positive impact on the manufacturing industry and the world at large. Twenty years ago, Bracher founded Studio Bracher, an award-winning industrial design and strategy firm. Since then, he has designed innovative products and game-changing experiences for some of the world’s most iconic brands, received over a dozen patents, and brought over 200 products to market. He has twice been honored as International Designer of the Year and recognized
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Too Late for Tears (1949): Noir Thriller with Dan Duryea, Lizabeth Scott


Through a fluke circumstance, a ruthless woman stumbles across a suitcase filled with $60,000, and is determined to hold onto it even if it means murder. Director: Byron Haskin Stars: Lizabeth Scott, Don DeFore, Dan Duryea 99 min.
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Films, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Too Late for Tears (1949): Noir Thriller with Dan Duryea, Lizabeth Scott

Discussion | Adventures in Italian Opera with Met Bass-Baritone Patrick Carfizzi


The fourth Adventure in Italian Opera of this season features bass-baritone Patrick Carfizzi, who is singing the role of the Sacristan in Puccini's Tosca and the role of Dr. Bartolo in Rossini's Il Barbiere di Siviglia at The Metropolitan Opera during the 2024-25 season.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Discussions, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Adventures in Italian Opera with Met Bass-Baritone Patrick Carfizzi

Talk | Artist Talk: The Vandalized Sculpture


Celebrated visual artist Shahzia Sikander talks about her recent work, including Witness, her sculpture that was vandalized by a man with a hammer on July 8, 2024, in Houston, Texas. “I have chosen not to repair it," the artist says. "I want to leave it beheaded, for all to see. The work is now a witness to the fissures in our country.”
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Talks, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Artist Talk: The Vandalized Sculpture

Classical Music | Choral Works by Gounod and More


Brianna J. Robinson, soprano; Steven Caldicott Wilson, tenor; Enrico Lagasca, bass; Downtown Voices; NOVUS; Stephen Sands, conductor. Program Gounod (1818-1893), St. Cecilia Mass Jessica French, Strengthen for Service John Gardner (1933-1982), A Song for St. Cecilia’s Day
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Concerts, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Choral Works by Gounod and More

Book Discussion | Artists & the Unknown: Art21 Interviews with Artists


Editor Jurrell Lewis will be in conversation with featured artists Josephine Halvorson and Diane Severin Nguyen. Drawn from over two decades of interviews with the leading artists of the 21st century, this volume captures engaging, inspiring, and stimulating conversations that explore encounters with the unknown. Featuring the works and words of eighteen artists, this collection serves as a guide and a companion in your own encounters with unknowability. 
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Screening | Artists & the Unknown: Engaging and Inspiring Interviews with 18 Artists


Based on over two decades of interviews with the leading artists of the 21st century, Artists & the Unknown: Art21 Interviews with Artists features engaging, inspiring, and thought-provoking discussions that delve into experiences with the unknown. Featuring the works and insights of eighteen artists, this collection acts as both a guide and a companion in your own experiences with the unknown. Art21 is known for presenting thought-provoking and sophisticated films.
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Screenings, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Artists & the Unknown: Engaging and Inspiring Interviews with 18 Artists

Film | Know Your Place (2022): African Immigrant Navigates Changes


Amidst the landscape of a transforming Seattle, a young Eritrean-American boy confronts the realities of change and loss. Director: Zia Mohajerjasbi Stars: Joseph Smith, Natnael Mebrahtu, Selamawit Gebresus 118 min.  
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Films, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Know Your Place (2022): African Immigrant Navigates Changes

Book Discussion | Squanto: A Native Odyssey


American schoolchildren have long learned about Squanto, the welcoming Native who made the First Thanksgiving possible, but his story goes deeper than the holiday legend. Born in the Wampanoag-speaking town of Patuxet in the late 1500s, Squanto was kidnapped in 1614 by an English captain, who took him to Spain. From there, Englishmen brought him to London and Newfoundland before sending him home in 1619, when Squanto discovered that most of Patuxet had died in an epidemic. A year later, the Mayflower colonists arrived at his home and renamed it Plymouth. With author Andrew Lipman.
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Book Discussion | The Berry Pickers: 50-Year-Old Missing Child Case


A four-year-old Mi’kmaq girl goes missing from the blueberry fields of Maine, sparking a mystery that will haunt the survivors, unravel a family, and remain unsolved for nearly fifty years. With author Amanda Peters.
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Musical | The Story of Ruth: A New Adaptation with Music


This ancient Hebrew love story is a deeply moving narrative exploring daring faith, deep friendship, and true love when two widows band together to overcome impossible odds. This new stage adaptation includes original musical arrangements of some of our most beloved Christmas carols.
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Discussion | Broadway's Gypsy: A Celebration of the Landmark Musical


Join for a panel discussion exploring the iconic 1959 Broadway musical Gypsy, focusing on the formidable character of Mama Rose. The panel will delve into the complex portrayal of ambition, motherhood, and the pursuit of fame through her lens, showcasing how this role has become a defining role for diverse actresses, such as Ethel Merman, Angela Lansbury, Leslie Uggams, Patti Lupone — and now Audra MacDonald! This exclusive panel will also highlight the contributions of its legendary creators: Stephen Sondheim’s sharp lyrics, Arthur Laurents’ compelling book, and Jerome Robbins’ innovative direction and choreography. Together, they crafted a timeless narrative that continues to resonate today.
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Discussions, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Broadway's Gypsy: A Celebration of the Landmark Musical

Jazz | Grammy-Winning Pianist, Tap Dancer and a Painter


Grammy winning jazz musician Luther Allison is joined in performance by tap dancer John Manzari and artist Quiana Lewis, who will be painting live.
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Concerts, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Grammy-Winning Pianist, Tap Dancer and a Painter

Classical Music | Chamber Works by J.S. Bach, Haydn, and More


MSM Camerata Nova; George Manahan, Conductor. Program Jessie Montgomery (b. 1981), Strum J.S. Bach (1685-1750), Brandenburg Concerto No. 3 in G Major, BWV 1048 Haydn (1732-1809), Symphony No. 45 in F-sharp Minor ("Farewell")
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Concerts, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Chamber Works by J.S. Bach, Haydn, and More

Concert | Two Musical Powerhouses on One Stage


Rolling Stone has called Kaki King "a genre unto herself." King continues to lead the charge at the forefront of guitarists and art-makers. treya lam is a classically trained, genderqueer, Taiwanese-American singer-songwriter whose joyously complex identity informs and ignites their work.
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Concerts, November 14, 2024, 11/14/2024, Two Musical Powerhouses on One Stage

Classical Music | Works for String Quartet


JACK Quartet. Program Taylor Brook, Organum Christopher Otto, Angelorum Psalat, after Rodericus Nicola Vicentino (1511-1576), Musica prisca caput // Madonna, il poco dolce Vicente Atria, Round-about Austin Wulliman, Dave’s Hocket Christopher Otto, Miserere, after Nathaniel Giles Taylor Brook (b. 1985), Phrygea Johnny MacMillan, Songs from the Seventh Floor Christopher Otto, Fumeux fume par fumee, after Solage Juri Seo, Three Imaginary Chansons Taylor Brook, Ars Nova
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Comedy Club | Bomb Shelter Comedy Show


Bomb Shelter is a free weekly comedy show in New York City where you'll find some of the best comedians performing. Expect free pizza. With: Kase Raso Malorie Bryant Peter Guaracci Zoey Levi 
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