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Are you looking for free things to do in New York City (NYC) on September 4, 2019?

42 free events take place on Wednesday, September 4 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 September 4 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 September . 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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42 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Wednesday, September 4, 2019

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Workshop | Boot Camp


The Rise NYC, a community-driven pop-up fitness group, hosts a Boot Camp. Rotations through exercises like crunches, planks, push-ups, burpees, and mountain climbers ensure a mixture of cardio and strength training that will keep you coming back, and seeing results. No equipment necessary; smiles and high fives encouraged. Rain or shine. Every Wednesday.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 am
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Workshop | Sunrise Tai Chi


Start your day out right; come enjoy Sunrise Tai Chi classes with certified Tai Chi Instructor Robert Martinez. These classes are suitable for all levels. Wear comfortable clothing and bring water. Wednesdays, June 5-September 11, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:30 am
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Workshop | Sacred Sounds Yoga


Get your yoga on in the park this summer and fall with Sacred Sounds Yoga. Breathe, move, and stretch. Please bring your own yoga mat.   Wednesdays and Thursdays, June 6-September 19, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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8:30 am
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Tour | 13 Tours, All City Neighborhoods, Any Time Of The Day, Choose One Tour Or Many


These free tours take place at various times during the day, all day long. You can make reservations for as many tours as your schedule allows. SoHo, Little Italy and Chinatown Brooklyn Bridge, Brooklyn Heights + DUMBO 3 Hour Lower Manhattan Harlem Chelsea and the High Line 6 Hour Downtown Combined Greenwich Village Central Park Lower Manhattan Midtown Manhattan Grand Central Terminal Graffiti and Street Art Tours World Trade Center
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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Discussion | How to Present Yourself: Who Are You and What do you Offer?


In this interactive group session, Renee Rosenberg discusses how to create a dynamic and memorable brand that can help pave the way to be remembered for your expertise and personal uniqueness leading to a more successful and rewarding job search. Learn why personal branding is important and complete a brief personal assessment exercise to help create a powerful personal brand. Career coach Renee Lee Rosenberg has been a certified Clinical Career Counselor for over 25 years helping individuals on all levels to achieve a successful job search and a satisfying career transition and change. She is a New York State Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and the author of Achieving the Good Life After 50: Tools and Resources for Making it Happen.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:30 am
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Gallery Talk | T. C. Cannon: At the Edge of America: Exhibition Tour


A 45-minute tour. One of the most influential, innovative and talented Native American artists of the 20th century, T.C. Cannon embodied the activism, cultural transition and creative expression that defined America in the 1960s and 1970s. Learn how Cannon interrogated American history and popular culture through his Native lens and exercised a rigorous mastery of Western art historical tropes while creating an entirely fresh visual vocabulary.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Elements of Nature Drawing


Get inspired by the beautiful expanse of the Hudson River and New York Harbor and by the verdant park, with its very special Hot and Cool gardens; each flower-filled and colorful throughout the season. All art materials are provided.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Film | Green Book (2018): Three Time Oscar Winning Biographical Drama


A working-class Italian-American bouncer becomes the driver of an African-American classical pianist on a tour of venues through the 1960s American South. 130 min. Director: Peter Farrelly. Starring Viggo Mortensen, Mahershala Ali, Linda Cardellini.  Green Book won the National Board of Review award for the best film of 2018, and was also chosen as one of the top 10 films of the year by the American Film Institute. The film received numerous accolades and nominations, and at the 91st Academy Awards won Best Picture, Best Original Screenplay, and Best Supporting Actor for Mahershala Ali. 
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:15 am
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Film | Key Largo (1948): Action Drama With Humphrey Bogart


A man visits his war buddy's family hotel and finds a gangster running things. As a hurricane approaches, the two end up confronting each other. 100 min. Director: John Huston. Starring Humphrey Bogart, Edward G. Robinson, Claire Trevor. Claire Trevor won the 1948 Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:15 am
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Lesson | Braille Study Group


Join staff, peers and volunteers who can help you with your braille study plan and assignments and recommend strategies for taking your braille proficiency to the next level. Braille games and activities will help you put your skills into practice. This study group welcomes blind and sighted learners alike. Braille is a tactile writing system used by people who are visually impaired. It is traditionally written with embossed paper. Braille users can read computer screens and other electronic supports using refreshable braille displays. They can write braille with the original slate and stylus or type it on a braille writer, such as a portable braille notetaker or computer that prints with a braille embosser.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:30 am
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Workshop | Guided Falun Dafa Meditation Class


Stress relief, gain wisdom and work toward enlightenment
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Piano in the Park: Ragtime, Stride, and Jazz


Summertime, and the livin’ is easy... so swing on by for toe-tappin’ performances by New York’s finest, playing ragtime, stride, and jazz to your heart’s delight. With: Sue Maskaleris, Composer
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:30 pm
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Gallery Talk | Infinity of Nations: Exhibition Tour


A 45-minute tour of some 700 works of Native art from throughout North, Central and South America demonstrates the breadth of the museum's renowned collection and highlights the importance of many of these iconic objects.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Battery Park City Adult Chorus


Directed by Church Street School for Music and Art, the BPC Chorus is open to all adults who love to sing. Learn a mix of contemporary and classic songs, and perform at community events throughout the year. Wednesdays, September 6-November 6, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Lesson | Chess For Adults


Come learn to play or demonstrate your prowess!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Workshop | Lunchtime Meditation


Take a mid-day pause to refresh your mind and re-establish your center in the midst of bustling city life. Meditation is a powerful tool to eliminate stress, to heal the body, mind, and brain, and to enhance your personal well-being and positive relationship with the world.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Film | Bloody Sunday (2002): Story Of A Protest And A Massacre


A dramatization of the Irish civil rights protest march and subsequent massacre by British troops on January 30, 1972. 107 min. Director: Paul Greengrass. Starring James Nesbitt, Tim Pigott-Smith, Nicholas Farrell.  Bloody Sunday won the Audience Award at Sundance and the Golden Bear at the Berlin International Film Festival
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Figure Al Fresco Outdoor Drawing Class


Challenge your artistic skills by drawing the human figure. Each week a model will strike both long and short poses for participants to draw. Artists/educators will offer constructive suggestions and critique.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:30 pm
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Workshop | Seaport Fit: Trooper Fitness Bootcamp


Trooper Fitness Bootcamp is team-oriented conditioning session that involves cardio and strength training methods, where each trooper is responsible for their fellow troopers’ success. It’s the partner accountability and team exercises that make this class an exhilarating challenge. This class will improve overall conditioning, stamina/ endurance, strength, and the best part, mental toughness. This class is built to challenge you in a way that empowers both your mind and body, and helps you reach those 2019 fitness goals.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Lesson | How To Write A Short Story


If you're a reader and thought you might like to try your hand at short story writing but just don't know how to get started, this course will help! Local author Renee Trainer will take you through the entire process; preparing your mind, getting ideas on paper, and help you through the editing process. You'll learn new writing skills and techniques, and find new ways to express yourself.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:30 pm
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Opening Reception | 2 Art Shows: Wide-Eyed and Open Mouthed / Confetti of the Mind


Wide-Eyed and Open-Mouthed is an exhibition of wall-mounted sculptural work by Daniel Wiener exploring the mask and face as motif. Widely recognized for his long career of abstract and often freestanding sculptures, Wiener has pivoted with this body of work to focus more on two-dimensional wall mounted Apoxie-Sculpt works using a process he developed while in the Workspace Program Residency at Dieu Donné in 2017. This will be Wiener’s fourth solo exhibition with the gallery. Confetti of the Mind is a solo exhibition of recent collage works by Paul Loughney. In this body of work, Loughney culls images from contemporary magazines—a source material he approaches as an anthropological document—and transforms through cut patterning, design, and layering into complex compositions of distorted fragments. “My intention is to create a sense of mystery or otherworldliness.” Loughney states. This manifests into abstract works consisting of layered imagery—that make use of repeated pattern and form—resulting in colorfully dynamic compositions set against a dark background.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Opening Reception | Cut + Paste: Group Exhibition


A juried exhibition of work by students in  undergraduate and graduate programs.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Opening Reception | FR:20, Part I, The Environment in Contemporary Photography


This show celebrates the twentieth anniversary of the opening of Front Room Gallery in NYC. The first show of this two-part exhibition focuses on the environment and features the photographers: Sasha Bezzubov, Phillip Buehler, Jade Doskow, Sean Hemmerle, Stephen Mallon, Júlia Pontés, Ken Ragsdale, Paul Raphaelson, Ashok Sinha, Zoe Wetherall, and Edie Winograde. The diverse group of photographs from Front Room’s stable of photographers featured in this exhibition look at man’s affects on the earth in its many facets.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Author Reading | Make, Think, Imagine: Engineering the Future of Civilization


Today's unprecedented pace of change leaves many people wondering what new technologies are doing to our lives. Are the decisions about our health, security and finances made by computer programs inexplicable and biased? Will these algorithms become so complex that we can no longer control them? Are robots going to take our jobs? Will better health care lead to an aging population which cannot be cared for? Can we provide housing for our ever-growing urban populations? And has our demand for energy driven the Earth's climate to the edge of catastrophe? With author John Browne.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Moscow: Gay Cruising Sites of the Soviet Capital, 1920-1980s


This exhibit features a series of works photographed in 2008 by artist Yevgeniy Fiks. It documents gay cruising sites in Soviet Moscow, from the early 1920s to the USSR's dissolution in the early 1990s. Photographed in a simple but haunting documentary style, these sites of the bygone queer underground present a hidden and forgotten Moscow, with a particular focus on Revolutionary Communist and Soviet state sites appropriated by queer Moscovites.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | Art & Activism: Takin' It to the Streets


The 3rd annual Art & Activism event, moderated by media personality Valerie Smaldone. This year, they celebrate the power of collectives, performance as political activism and artistic activations of public space. Come enjoy the presentation and performances, and stick around for a reception where you can design your own protest gear for the election season. Honored guests will include representatives from the Sing for Hope organization, Hetrick-Martin Institute for LGBTQ youth, NYC Department of Cultural Affairs Percent for Art program, MOVE design collective, and a dedicated community of artists and performers who will touch on the immense power of art and design activism.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Park Walk | East Side Evening Stroll


Come after work for an evening stroll along part of Central Park's East Side. Guides lead you on a casual walk from the southeast corner of the park to Bethesda Terrace. Learn about the Zoo, the Arsenal, Balto, The Mall, Bethesda Terrace and Fountain, and the Lake on this tour designed for New York summer evenings.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Discussion | How To Use Problem-Action-Results Stories For Job Interviews


When a pro forma initial interview or networking contact turns a casual meeting into a potential opportunity, when a decision maker or influencer asks you something like; How strong are your skills in Are you comfortable supervising people How well do you communicate across teams and departments How well do use technology Have you ever solved a problem that no one else could How efficient are you at Tell me about your people skills Did you ever work with difficult people Don't leave the answer at: Yes Very"..., "Great..., " I'm Really Good At That"... "Sure... I Have Done That" Instead, support all your answers with a polished PROBLEM - ACTION- RESULT (PAR) STORY that illustrates the answer to those important questions and concerns. And have those stories at the ready to use in your job interviews and meetings. Ruth Robins has over 20 years in private practice helping clients craft their professional branding including LinkedIn profiles, bios, personal statements and of course resumes that garner distinct attention in a fiercely competitive space, where to catch the eye of the hiring team is becoming increasingly challenging. She provides high-insight trainings on networking and interview practice; effective interview follow up; and savvy salary negotiation.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
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Workshop | Improv Jam


Explore scene work and improvisation techniques. Learn improv with some of NYC’s top improvisers from the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. No experience necessary, free and open to all. Wednesdays, September 4-25, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Sunset Yoga


Namaste! Unwind from the day with outdoor yoga. Immerse yourself in this meditative practice surrounded by the Hudson’s peaceful aura. Strengthen the bod and cultivate awareness in a relaxed environment as your instructor guides you through alignments and poses. All levels welcome. Please bring your own mat. Wednesdays, July 3-September 4, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Film | Battle For The Marble Palace: History Of The Supreme Court


The highest court in the land has long been a tug of war between left and right. Back in 1969, President Lyndon Johnson appointed Abe Fortas to succeed Chief Justice Earl Warren. Instead of a routine confirmation that would help cement LBJ's legacy, it ignited a war between liberals and conservatives eager to seize control of the judicial body. In Battle for the Marble Palace: Abe Fortas, Earl Warren, Lyndon Johnson, Richard Nixon and the Forging of the Modern Supreme Court Michael Bobelian provides a timely portrayal of the clash in this seminal moment in Court history, detailing the Machiavellian maneuvers to secure ideologically driven justices for a coming generation. Michael Bobelian, former research scholar at The New York Public Library, a lawyer covering the Supreme Court , and a contributing writer for Forbes, will be joined in conversation with Alicia Bannon, Managing Director of the Brennan Center's Democracy Program.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:30 pm
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Author Reading | Stories My Father Told Me: Immigrants' Tales


Helen Zughaib will be reading her new book, followed by a discussion moderated by curator Maymanah Farhat. The stories in this book recount events from Elia Zughaib’s Syrian and Lebanese childhood in the 1930s and early 1940s, in what are now the Lebanese villages of Marjayoun, Zahle, and Kfeir.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Lesson | An Introduction To African American Genealogy


Are you curious about finding out about ancestors, but don’t know where to begin? Does the cost of genealogy databases scare you away from joining millions of researchers in America’s most favorite hobby? Then this event is for you to learn the basics of American black-diasporic genealogy and take advantage of world-class research tools at no cost to you!
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Talk | Anthony Kilhoffer, 4-Time Grammy Award-Winning Producer


Anthony Kilhoffer is a 4-time Grammy award winning producer / engineer most known for his work with Kanye West, Kid Cudi and Travis Scott. He discovered and managed Travis Scott and is recognized as a legend in the hip hop community for his work on several of the most defining albums this past decade. Kilhoffer is now putting his efforts alongside Matthew Miz into his next venture 1st Gen – a record label with the vision to bring the music business back to its roots by empowering individuality (in creatives and consumers alike) to lead the label.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Gallery Talk | Artist Talk: Redefining the Undefined


Conceptually related to earlier works with regards to depictions of his mental health, Keunmin Lee invites audiences into the most private realm of his psyche. The viewer an interloper of Lee’s hallucinations- witnesses a reality that forces them to think outside of their own. Through weaving in personal experiences from the depths of his mind, Lee’s art serves as an archive for the most honest expressions of his mental trauma.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | HIIT Workout with lululemon


Hit the water and the turf this summer at this outdoor fitness series. Wednesdays, June 5-September 11, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Sunset Yoga


Practice yoga with a variety of certified local yoga instructors while overlooking the beautiful Hudson River and basking in the glow of the setting sun. Arrive early. Bring a towel or yoga mat and water. Wednesdays, June 5-September 11, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Tejal Yoga


Tejal Yoga is back, overlooking the Fountain, the blooming Bosque, and majestic Lady Liberty for open-level yoga practice. Bring your own mat. No additional music other than sounds of the park and nature. No props or towels provided. Wednesdays, June 5-September 25, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Yoga: Evening Salute to the Sun


End your day with Hatha yoga led by Hollis in a beautiful sunset setting. Suitable for all fitness levels. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring your own mat. Wednesdays, June 5-September 25, 2019
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Movie in a Park | Ralph Breaks the Internet (2018): Animated Adventure (Outdoors)


Six years after the events of Wreck-It Ralph, Ralph and Vanellope, now friends, discover a wi-fi router in their arcade, leading them into a new adventure. Directors: Phil Johnston, Rich Moore Stars: John C. Reilly, Sarah Silverman, Gal Gadot 112 min. Grab a blanket or towel and come enjoy a movie in the park. Glass bottles and alcoholic beverages are strictly prohibited. You should arrive before 7:00 p.m. to get your spot.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | Censorship in the Arts


Once again, freedom of expression has become a flashpoint in the American culture wars across a range of political and religious ideologies. Join a community conversation about how free expression and censorship impact the conception, making, and presentation of our work. As always, our open table welcomes your stories, thoughts, and questions. Guest Host: Adelaide Matthew Dicken Core Participants: Catherine Cabeen, Sarah A.O. Rosner, George Emilio Sanchez, Zakk Varnedoe
   New York City, NY; NYC
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Workshop | Somatic Techniques to Improve Your Inner Life


Discover how empowering somatic awareness techniques, exercises, and movement can improve your inner life. Caryn has developed 10 self-relating principles to resolve unconscious inner conflicts, inhibitions, shame, and trauma. This approach harnesses neuroscience, somatic awareness, heart chakra presence, internal/external movement, and embodied techniques. Through a combination of experiential and embodied exercises, pair explorations, and group work, we tune into our nervous system and other people’s biorhythms, and then choose how we relate to the collective field. As the weeks go by, you will experience increasing inner peace and relief. Participants come away with an anchored experience of greater presence, confidence, worth, and belonging, as well as tools that continue to allow these shifts to unfold. With: Caryn Scotto d’Luzia
   New York City, NY; NYC
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