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free events nyc The 13th Annual ChamberFest, Featuring Works by Shostakovich and Tchiakovsky
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Park Walk | Central Park Tour


Stroll through the park and tell the epic story of New York's green oasis. Once described as the lungs more of the city, Central Park brings a breath of fresh air to New York's crowded urban terrain. What started out as the rocky and desolate northern fringes of a rapidly expanding city is today amongst the world's most famous and beloved public parks. Originally intended to bring people of all walks of life together -- a people's park -- Central Park lives up to it's original designs. With over 843 acres of meadows, hills, ball fields and bodies of water, it's impossible not to find less
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10:00 am
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history more of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present. less
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11:00 am
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Film | Alfred Hitchcock's The Trouble with Harry (1955): Political Love Story


With Edmund Gwenn, John Forsythe, Shirley MacLaine. The trouble with Harry is that he's dead, and everyone more seems to have a different idea of what needs to be done with his body. 100 mins. less
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11:15 am
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Tour | Federal Reserve Bank Tour


Learn about central banking functions that Federal Reserve System performs and see Bank's vault of international 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. Congressman Ron Paul considers the Federal Reserve "both corrupt and unconstitutional" Tour times: 11:15 a.m., 12:00 p.m., 12:45 p.m., 1:30 p.m., 2:15 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. less
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11:15 am
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Tour | City Hall Lunchtime Tour


Constructed from 1803 to 1812, New York's City Hall is one of the oldest continuously used city halls more in the nation and one of the finest architectural achievements of its period. In 2010, the Bloomberg Administration launched a rehabilitation project to correct structural issues and preserve the historic building. This tour is limited to 20 people and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis. less
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome more to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Lessons are weather permitting. You'll be surprised that Alex and Jordan can often be found outside tossing pins in the snow! less
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12:00 pm
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Concert | Bach at Noon


The keyboard works of Bach offered in 30-minute meditations by Patrick Allen, organist and master of more choristers, and Phillip Lamb, organ scholar. less
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12:20 pm
Free

Gallery Talk | Gallery Tour: The ABC of It: Why Children's Books Matter


Enjoy a 45-minutes docent-led tour of the exhibition.
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12:30 pm
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Tour | Cathedral Tour


Explore the Cathedral's newly cleaned and restored Nave. Learn about the art, architecture and history more of this great sacred space from 1892 to the present. less
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1:00 pm
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Jazz | Midtown Jazz


A jazz concert for the midtown community. These popular midday concerts feature well-regarded artists. more The programming is overseen by jazz pianist Ronny Whyte. less
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1:00 pm
$10 suggested donation

Concert | The 13th Annual Chamberfest, Featuring Work by Schubert


Program: SCHUBERT Octet With: Anton Rist, clarinet; Brent Foster, bassoon; Katherine Jordan, horn; more Fabiola Kim and Jae Ook Lee, violins; Caterina Longhi, viola; Jeong Hyoun Lee, cello; Alex Jenkins, bass less
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1:00 pm
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Tour | SoHo, Little Italy & 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. less
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2:00 pm
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Discussion | Death Cafe


Moderator: Barbara Simpson. A gathering in a relaxed and safe setting to discuss death, drink tea and more eat delicious cake. less
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2:30 pm
$5 suggested donation

Jazz | Master Class: Matt Wilson, Grammy-Nominated Jazz Drummer


New York based drummer and Grammy nominee Matt Wilson is one of todays most celebrated jazz artists. more He is universally recognized for his musical and melodic drumming style as well as being a gifted composer, bandleader, producer, and teaching artist. Matt’s positive energy, sense of humor and ability to explore a broad range of musical settings keeps him in constant demand. In addition, Wilson’s dedication to jazz has helped establish him as a beloved world ambassador for the music, on and off the bandstand. less
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3:00 pm
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Tour | US Customs House Building Tour


A Museum Ambassador provides a 45-minute in-depth look at the unique architecture and design of the Alexander more Hamilton Customs House. less
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3:00 pm
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Master Class | Master Class: Martin Katz, Voice


Martin Katz has been dubbed “the gold standard of accompanists” by the New York Times. His 40-year more career has taken him to five continents, collaborating with the world’s most celebrated singers in recital and recording. Marilyn Horne, Frederica von Stade, Kathleen Battle, David Daniels, Karita Mattila, and Jose Carreras are among his regular partners, and he has recorded for RCA, CBS, BMG, EMI and Decca labels. less
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4:00 pm
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Other | Wine and Cheese Tasting


The hotel’s restaurant will offer a selection of Murray’s Cheeses from their Cheese of the Month more menu, along with red and white wine samples. Guests will also have the opportunity for Q&A with culinary experts. less
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4:30 pm
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Workshop | Learn Juggling in the Park


Test your coordination and dexterity with free juggling lessons in the park. All skill levels are welcome more to join in the fun. Equipment is provided. Lessons are weather permitting. You'll be surprised that Alex and Jordan can often be found outside tossing pins in the snow! less
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5:30 pm
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Opening Reception | Ceres at 30, a Gallery Retrospective with 107 Artists


Thirty years ago, an extraordinary group of women conceived of an organization to lend support and provide more exhibition space for women artists. The organization created and continues to provide an environment that fosters artistic exploration in a vibrant feminist community. This exhibition presents work by one hundred and seven gallery artists, past and present, in painting, photography, drawing, sculpture and mixed-media. less
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | First New York Exhibition of Swiss Sculptor Hans Josephsohn


For over six decades, the German-born Swiss artist devoted his practice to the enduring theme of the more human figure, which he explored in standing, sitting, and reclining figures, as well as half-figures, heads, torsos, and reliefs. Josephsohn's highly personal artistic language – the distinctive weight, mass, and force he achieved through a bold, immediate, and highly physical way of working – conveys deep understanding of both classical sculpture and Modernist principles. less
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6:00 pm
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Opening Reception | Group Show: Private Matters


Featuring work by: Becca Albee and Kathleen Hanna, Maria Antelman, Nilbar Güreş, Trevor Paglen, Stephanie more Syjuco, and Pilvi Takala. less
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6:00 pm
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Discussion | Supertall, Supergreen: Architectural Explorations in Books


Join architectural historian Judith Dupré, renowned architect Adrian Smith, and additional special guests more to explore the latest environmental innovations in skyscrapers. less
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6:00 pm
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Slide Lecture | African American Art from the MOMA Collection


MOMA educators will lead an interactive talk about modern and contemporary African American artists from more the museum’s collection. The illustrated talk will feature artists such as Romare Bearden, Jacob Lawrence and Kara Walker. less
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6:30 pm
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Slide Lecture | Virtual Tour of Jewish Harlem


With Marty Schneit, a Licensed New York City Tour Guide. Before the great black migration from the south, more Harlem was the third largest Jewish community in the world. This illustrated lecture explores why the Jews selected Harlem as their residence in the 1880's. less
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6:30 pm
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Lecture | Aid in Dying: A Peaceful, Dignified Way to Die


Dr. Peter Rogatz will discuss the major arguments against aid in dying, with the purpose of demonstrating more that they are not valid and that support of such a policy is rational and humane. less
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7:00 pm
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Talk | Artist Talk: Kenji Fujita


Presented by the MFA Fine Arts Department.
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Grammy Award winner Rosanne Cash performs from her CD The River and the Thread


Cash wrote the album’s 11 original songs with her longtime collaborator (and husband) John Leventhal, more who also served as producer, arranger and guitarist. less
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Greg Grandin reads from his book The Empire of Necessity: Slavery, Freedom and Deception in the New World


Historian Greg Grandin (Fordlandia) recalls a slave rebellion that took place aboard a distressed Spanish more vessel in 1805. less
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7:00 pm
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Discussion | On Truth (and Lies) in Acting


Is there a truth that emerges in acting? Is there an elevation or experience of something greater than more ourselves that resonates for both the actor and the audience? Is there even, as Aristotle thought, a kind of Katharsis, a purgation, or even purification that takes place in drama? This and other questions related to Fiona Shaw’s extraordinary career as an actor and director will be explored in this much anticipated conversation. less
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7:00 pm
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Concert | Windscape performs works by Barber, Carter and Gershwin


Program: VALERIE COLEMAN Red Clay & Mississippi Delta CARTER Woodwind Quintet RICHARD FESTINGER more Windsongs BARBER Summer Music GERSHWIN (arr. Earl Wild and David Jolley) Three Etudes Created in 1994 by five eminent woodwind soloists, Windscape has won a unique place for itself as a vibrant, ever-evolving group of musical individualists, an "unquintet" which has delighted audiences throughout the US, Canada, and Asia. Windscape's innovative programs and presentations are designed to take listeners on a musical and historical world tour; music and engaging commentary evoke vivid cultural landscapes of distant times and places. less
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7:30 pm
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Screening | Jay Scheib’s The Disinherited, a 'Live Cinema Performance'


A screening of director Jay Scheib’s The Disinherited, a live feature film that he will shoot in real more time at The Kitchen during performances of Platonov, his adaptation of Anton Chekov’s first full-length play. Starring an ensemble cast that includes Mikeah Ernest Jennings, Sarita Choudhury and Tony Torn. Rather than shooting from the back of the theater at The Kitchen, Scheib operates cameras on stage, fully visible to the audience. The footage is projected onto screens that are integrated into the set and is also live-edited and simulcast as a stand-alone feature film. less
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8:00 pm
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Concert | New York Festival of Song: The Land Where the Good Songs Go


The New York Festival of Song celebrates their 9th season of residency with an evening of celebrated more songs by Jerome Kern and others. less
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8:00 pm
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Concert | The 13th Annual ChamberFest, Featuring Works by Shostakovich and Tchiakovsky


Program: SCHNITTKE Serenade (1968) SHOSTAKOVICH Piano Trio No. 2 in E Minor, Op. 67 TCHAIKOVSKY more Souvenir de Florence, Op. 70 ChamberFest takes place Monday, January 13 through Saturday, January 18, 2014 and features 8 FREE concerts in 6 days of ensemble music-making by 95 school musicians and 2 guest artists from the orchestra academy of the São Paulo State Symphony Orchestra in Brazil in 20 ensembles, coached by faculty members in intensive sessions during the winter break. less
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8:00 pm
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