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Conference | Celebration of technology and innovation


The conference will host the entrepreneur expo, Tech by Artists Showcase, Launch New York competition, more networking events of all sizes, a hiring fair, individual speeches from tech giants, and many more! Speakers include Chris Hyams (president ofIndeed.com), Don Katz (founder and CEO of Audible), Kathryn Dill (workplace and workforce writer, Forbes), Jonathan Stein (founder and CEO at Betterment), and David Klein (co-founder and CEO of Commonbond). Admission is free to: - Hiring fair - Entrepreneur EXPO - Startup competition - Community knowledge workshops Some special events may require paid admission. less
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8:00 am
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City Walk | Half-Smiler Walk with Artist Helen Mirra


Helen Mirra’s (b. 1970, United States) artistic practice is contingent on the activity of walking. more She proposes a series of morning walks open to everyone, cultivating the half-smile. Mirra begins the half-smiler walks by introducing the concept of equanimity as described in early Buddhist philosophy, and corresponding ideas about the everyday, somatics, and friendliness. After a brief orientation, participants will set out for a few hours, walking separately in space while together in time, and then meet again for convivial lunch. October 3–7 and 10–14, 2016. less
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8:00 am
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Workshop | Tai Chi in the Outdoors


Improve balance, strength and focus through gentle exercises. The sights and sounds of the river provide more an ideal background for the ancient flowing postures. An ideal choice for participants of all ages. less
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8:30 am
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City Walk | Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights and Dumbo Tour


This is a 3-hour tour that begins with a walk over the Brooklyn Bridge, an icon of New York City for more over 125 years, with spectacular views of Manhattan and Brooklyn. The tour then moves on to a stroll of Brooklyn Heights, America’s and New York City’s first suburb. The tour then explores the neighborhood DUMBO before ending at the Fulton Ferry landing. less
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10:00 am
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Tour | Downtown Manhattan 3-Hour Tour


The 3-hour walking and subway tour covers the Financial District including Wall Street and the World more Trade Center, SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. These are neighborhoods that simply can’t be fully appreciated from a bus. There will be one or two opportunities to sample tasty treats. Daily. less
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10:00 am
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Tour | New York One-Day Tour


Don't have enough time to take all of the tours? Prefer to experience Manhattan with a smaller group, more but a private booking is out of reach? Then consider our All-in-One New York Tour. This tour utilizes your feet and the New York City Subway to transport you from Lower Manhattan, the birthplace of New York, through Wall St and the Financial District, the World Trade Center, Greenwich Village, SoHo, Chinatown, Little Italy, Chelsea Market and the Highline Park. Tour takes place Mondays, Tuesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. less
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10:00 am
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Talk | Interview Intervention Checklist


John Crant shows how to research a job opportunity that you are about to interview for, to fully prepare more for interview success, and the right follow up after your interview. This lecture is based on the Secrets that Executive Recruiters Use to prepare their candidates to win. less
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | The Big Draw


This one-day participatory happening encourages people of all backgrounds to simply draw. Sculpture students more will fabricate an installation, and Visual Arts faculty Nicola López, Leeza Meksin, Edward Minoff and Aliza Nisenbaum will lead guided group and individual exercises with easy-to-use materials such as paper, charcoal and ink. No experience or expertise will be required, and all drawing will be equally appreciated and displayed. Everyone is welcome. less
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12:00 pm
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Classical Music | Bach at Noon


The keyboard works of Bach offered in 30-minute meditations by Patrick Allen, organist and master of more choristers, and Mary Pan, organ scholar. Bach at Noon concerts takes place Tuesdays through Fridays, from September 13, 2016 to May 25, 2017. less
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12:30 pm
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Classical Music | Midday Musiic Organ Concert: Songs of the Heart


With: Peter Thorenson, alto; Kathryn Mensendiek, mezzo; Claudia Dumschat, soprano; Anabelinda de Castro, more piano less
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12:30 pm
$5 suggested donation

Tour | Federal Reserve Bank Tour


Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international more 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. Tour times: 1:00pm, 2:00pm. This tour takes place Mondays through Fridays, except bank holidays. less
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Meditation Session


Join the session and lessen the stress in your life. Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays more through Oct. 29. less
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | eBook Help Hour: Get Started with eBooks


Need help getting started with eBooks? Bring your laptop, eReader, tablet or smart phone to eBook Help more Hour. Get assistance loading electronic library books on your Kindle, create your free Adobe ID, learn about 3M Cloud Library, and so much more. Make sure you bring your library card and any necessary access passwords for your devices so they can help you as quickly as possible. less
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1:15 pm
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Tour | Downtown Manhattan 3-Hour Tour


The 3-hour walking and subway tour covers the Financial District including Wall Street and the World more Trade Center, SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. These are neighborhoods that simply can’t be fully appreciated from a bus. There will be one or two opportunities to sample tasty treats. less
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2:00 pm
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City Walk | Greenwich Village, High Line and Chelsea Tour


Join a three-hour journey through some of New York City's most historic areas. They'll begin in Greenwich more Village, one of the cultural centers of America. Once a pastoral green oasis, and later a home for Irish and Italian immigrants, Greenwich Village has been at the forefront of some of the most important political, social, and artistic movements of the 20th Century. Filled with 19th century townhouses, and now one of the most desirable and high priced neighborhoods in America, the Village tells a multi-generational New York story. From secluded wealthy enclave to emerging Bohemian and Beat communities, from Dylan Thomas and Bob Dylan to the Stonewall Inn. Tuesdays and Thursdays at 2pm and Sundays at 10am. less
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2:00 pm
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Tour | Midtown Manhattan Tour


Arguably the world's most valuable, busiest and most crowded pieces of real estate, Midtown Manhattan more is what most visitors think of when they think of New York City. Home to some of the city's most iconic architecture, from Gothic to Post-Modern and from Beaux-Arts to Art Deco (lots of Art Deco). it's not difficult to understand why. But just behind the massive facades, lie facinating histories just waiting to be unveiled. Tuesdays and Thursdays. less
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2:00 pm
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Tour


You've seen the iconic skyscrapers, attended a Broadway show, visited Lady Liberty and relaxed in Central more Park. Looking for a little more of the Big Apple? Maybe it's time to visit some of Manhattan's oldest and most enchanting historic districts. Take a relaxing stroll through SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown. Takes place Mondays, Tuesdays and Saturdays. less
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Chess and Board Games Club


An afternoon of casual gaming. Chess, checkers, dominos and all manner of board and strategy games welcome. more Basic chess instruction can be provided depending on demand. If you have a favorite board game please bring it in. Every Tuesday. less
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4:00 pm
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Lecture | Complexity and Institutional Evolution


Barkley Rosser, PhD, Professor of Economics at James Madison University delivers this lecture
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4:00 pm
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Workshop | Crafting circle: knitting, crocheting


Got a project you’re working on? Need space? Inspiration? Company? Join the crafting circle and get more your stitch on! All skill levels are welcome, but please note that this is not an instructional workshop. Please bring your own supplies and come to exchange information, share new techniques, and socialize while working on your projects! less
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4:00 pm
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Workshop | Meditation: Blast Open Your Heart


Get ready to experience expansion and unconditional love. This meditation is an amazing healing tool more for loneliness, breakups, depression. This program will be led by Elena Zelenina. less
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5:00 pm
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Book Discussion | Book Discussion Group: Between the World and Me


Discuss the book by Ta-Nehisi Coates.
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Workshop | Falun Dafa Exercise Class


Practice of meditation and exercise. Increases Energy and Vitality. Eliminate stress, enjoy peace of more mind. Tuesdays from October 4 - November 22, 2016. less
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5:30 pm
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Author Reading | Jennifer Keishin Armstrong discusses her book Seinfeldia: The Secret World of the Show About Nothing that Changed Everything


Acclaimed TV historian and entertainment writer Jennifer Keishin Armstrong celebrates the creators and more fans of this American television phenomenon, bringing readers behind the scenes of the show while it was on the air and into the world of devotees for whom it never stopped being relevant. Jennifer Keishin Armstrong worked for a decade at Entertainment Weekly. She’s now the TV columnist for BBC Culture and also writes for several other publications, including The New York Times Book Review, Fast Company, New York‘s Vulture, The Verge, and Dame. less
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5:30 pm
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Talk | Artist Talk: Jesse Darling


Jesse Darling is a multi-faceted artist, blogger, writer, and Internet extraordinaire. Her work frequently more explores explorations of self in the internet age, queer visibility, and neoliberalism and postcolonial constructions less
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | Politics and Prose: Lit Mags on Political Writing


Join a panel discussion moderated by Dan Simon (Seven Stories Press) with editors Matt Lord (Boston Review), more Katherine Rowland (Guernica), and Dayna Tortorici (n+1) about the difficulties and benefits of publishing politically engaged prose in a politically charged climate and the relationship of the literary arts to contemporary journalism and social action. less
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Discussion | Pulitzer Winners: Exposing Injustices Around the World


Each year, the current prize winners are brought in to talk about their work. The seminar will look into more reporting methodology, ethics, writing and presentation techniques as well as impact. Links to winning pieces will be sent to you ahead of time and we encourage all attendees to read the stories before attending. Journalists reporting from Southeast Asia, Afghanistan and the Mediterranean won 2016 Pulitzer Prizes. In "Seafood from Slaves," the Associated Press found fishermen shackled to their trade — leading to the release of 2,000 enslaved people. In her pieces, Alissa Rubin of The New York Times gave voice to Afghan women forced to endure unspeakable cruelties. Reuters' chief photographer for Greece and Cyprus, Yannis Behrakis, was part of the prize-winning team that shared the honor with the Times, documenting the flight of refugees from Syria. Join these correspondents for a panel discussion led by Dean of Academic Affairs Sheila Coronel. less
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Author Reading | Albert Johnson discusses his book Commissary Kitchen: My Infamous Prison Cookbook


Meals are perhaps the most important aspect of prison life. They keep inmates alive, both physically more and emotionally, as mess halls and common areas provide a level of social interaction in an otherwise lonely situation. Albert "Prodigy" Johnson served three and a half years in prison, and during that time his focus was on his health—an almost impossible feat behind bars, where many inmates often enter the prison system healthy, but leave with diabetes and hypertension. less
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Park Walk | High Line Tour: From Freight to Flowers


Hear the story behind New York City's park in the sky. The tour is 75 minutes long and are led by High more Line docents, knowledgeable volunteer guides who will offer you an insider's perspective on the park's history, design, and landscape. Space is limited. Please arrive at least 15 minutes early to guarantee a spot. Takes place Tuesdays and Saturday between May 3 and October 29. less
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Lecture | Immersion and Abstraction


Professor Robin Curtis’ talk will offer a reconsideration of the term immersion, which has long been more linked first and foremost to experiences made possible through technologies of virtual and augmented reality. Her research has made a case for a more nuanced understanding of immersive experience, beyond the parameters of representational realism or simulation that commonly are believed to define immersion, towards an understanding of the manner in which abstraction can also invite immersive engagement, highlighting other processes at work that may be at the root of immersive experience but were heretofore neglected. less
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Film | Jim Henson's Labyrinth (1986): David Bowie in Starring Role


Stars: David Bowie, Jennifer Connelly, Toby Froud. A 16-year old girl is given 13 hours to solve a labyrinth more and rescue her baby brother when her wish for him to be taken away is granted by the Goblin King. 101 min. less
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6:30 pm
Free

Poetry Reading | The Poets of Cave Canem


A reading of recently published poems by Derrick Lynn Austin, Ishion Hutchinson and Colleen J. McElroy. more Austin is the recipient of the A. Poulin, Jr. Award for Trouble the Water (BOA Editions, 2016), about which Lyrae Van Clief-Stefanon says, “When you pick up this book, be prepared to dissolve into its atmosphere of gorgeous potential.” Hutchinson has published House of Lords and Commons (Farrar, Straus and Giroux, 2016) and Far District (Peepal Tree Press, 2010), winner of the PEN/Joyce Osterweil Award. Ilya Kaminsky calls him “without a doubt one of the most gifted poets of my generation.”McElroy won the American Book Award for her collection Queen of the Ebony Isles and is the author of several collections of poetry, most recently, Blood Memory (University of Pittsburgh Press, 2016). Nikky Finney writes, “[McElroy] is still the master storyteller to the 60 million of the Passage. When I didn't know how to be a poet, I first read Colleen McElroy to slowly walk the path to how.” less
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Talk | Artist Talk: Filip Pagowski


Illustrator Filip Pagowski gives a talk on his career and the career of his father, the influential Polish more poster artist Henryk Tomaszewski. Filip is a New York based graphic artists, who studied painting, illustration, and poster design (under professor Henryk Tomaszewski) at the Warsaw Academy of Fine Arts. He works with a multitude of clients in the US, Canada, Poland, France, and Japan, including The New Yorker, Comme Des Garçons, and Talk magazine. less
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Workshop | Introduction to Meditation


This introductory meditation class was featured as a New York Magazine top pick. Room is set up with more both meditation floor mats and traditional western chairs with back support. No special clothing or equipment is necessary. less
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7:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Master Class | Marimba Master Class: Eriko Daimo


The award-winning marimbist, Eriko Daimo, is a driving force in today's generation of young artists. more She has won top prizes in numerous competitions, including 1st prizes at the International Marimba Competition 2004 in Belgium, Japan International League of Artists Competition, Japan PAS 20th Annual Percussion Solo Competition 2004, and Japan Soloist Music Competition. less
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Author Reading | Nancy Grace discusses her book Murder in the Courthouse


Nancy Grace delivers her latest Hailey Dean mystery. Hailey heads to Savannah as an expert witness on more the sensational Julie Love-Adams murder trial, but she soon finds herself embroiled in a mystery and an unexpected love affair. less
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Talk | Photographer Talk: Anastasia Samoylova


Photographer Anastasia Samoylova appropriates naturalistic images of mountains, trees, flowers and the more ocean from the internet to create layered, collage-like compositions that reinterpret the concept of landscape photography. Her talk is part of the i3: Images, Ideas, Inspiration lecture series, which features presentations by digital photographers, hardware and software developers and industry experts. less
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Film | Vitaly Mansky's Under The Sun (2016): "Critics' Pick! Startling and chilling" NYTimes


After years of negotiation the Russian director Vitaly Mansky was invited by the North Korean government more to make a film about one girl and her family in the year she prepares to join the Children's Union, on the 'Day of the Shining Star' (Kim Jong-Il's birthday). And so it might seem as Mansky films her in joyous, patriotic school pageants and in dance class.. The government handlers supervising the production did not realize that he kept filming even after they had shouted "Cut." Under The Sun is the jaw-dropping result, a "surreal and sinister... real-life version of The Truman Show." "Fascinating; a revealing act of subversion." —Variety "A filmmaking coup." —The Los Angeles Times less
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Writers Read: Can Xue / Porochista Khakpour


Swing by for a unique appearance by Can Xue, one of China’s edgiest avant-garde fiction writers, as more well as one of the country’s most significant women writers. Susan Sontag called Can Xue the most likely possibility of a Chinese Nobel Laureate, and Robert Coover called her “a new world master.” Come see for yourself as she discusses her work with novelist Porochista Khakpour, who writes in Buzzfeed about reading her first story by Can Xue and finding it one of the “strangest, most haunting stories I had ever encountered.” Porochista Khakpour’s debut novel Sons and Other Flammable Objects (Grove/Atlantic, 2007) was a New York Times “Editor’s Choice,” Chicago Tribune “Fall’s Best,” and 2007 California Book Award winner. Her second novel, The Last Illusion (Bloomsbury, 2014), won a place on a number of “best of” lists, being a Kirkus Best Book of 2014, a Buzzfeed Best Fiction Book of 2014, and an NPR Best Book of 2014. less
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Tour | 9/11 Memorial and Brooklyn Bridge Night Tour


A renaissance is taking place on the southern tip of Manhattan Island. Since the terrorist attacks of more September 11th 2001, a concerted effort has been undertaken to redevelop this part of the city, with the redevelopment of the World Trade Center and the construction of the National September 11th Memorial and Museum. And from twilight into the night is the right time to pay a visit to this part of New York City. From the Memorial to the Woolworth Building, City Hall to the Brooklyn Bridge, some of the your most memorable experiences in the city await you. Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays. less
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