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43 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Sunday, May 15, 2011

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Workshop | Sunday Tai Chi with Silvana Pizzuti


Join Silvana Pizzuti each Sunday to learn and practice Tai Chi, a slow moving martial art.
   New York City, NY; NYC
8:00 am
Free

Conference | Transhumanism Meets Design


A conference exploring emerging technology, transdiscipinary design, culture and media theory, and biotech. more Futurists, cyberneticists, life extentionists, singularity advocates, A[G]I and robotics experts, human enhancement specialists, inventors, ethicists, philosophers, and theorists will come together to discuss the potential of technology to radically alter the human condition. Organized by Ed Keller, associate dean of Distributed Learning and Technology, and Natasha Vita-More, vice-chair of Humanity+, Transhumanism Meets Design will feature presentations of work, roundtable discussions, and breakout work sessions. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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9:00 am
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Symposium | MFA Design + Technology Symposium


The presentation, review, and discussion about senior thesis work.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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City Walk | Flatiron District Walking Tour


Join professional guides on a 90-minute journey through this vibrant neighborhood, viewing some of the more city’s most notable landmarks, including the New York Life Insurance Building, the MetLife Clock Tower, the Appellate Courthouse and the famous Flatiron Building. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
Free

City Walk | Historic Orchard Street Tour


Take a historical three-hour journey through the Lower East Side and explore some of the rich history more tracing the arrival of immigrants to modern times. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Workshop | Ping Pong in the Park


Test your skills at state-of-the-art tables. Paddles and balls are provided free of charge.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Other | Open Studio Weekend


Representing all media and genres—from painting and sculpture to installation, photography, video, more and performance; from poetry and fiction to playwriting and creative non-fiction—artists and writers will present the work they’ve been making since the start of their residencies in September 2010. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
Free

Gallery Talk | The Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Room


An expert leads informal discussions in the room and answers questions.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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12:00 pm
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Park Walk | West Side Stories Tour


Walk through a scenic area on the western edge of the Park, much of which is off the beaten track for more most visitors. See rolling meadows, lake views, bridges of different styles, and a garden with flowers and plants mentioned by Shakespeare. less
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12:00 pm
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Workshop | Community Yoga Class with Narayani Nichols


Explore the subtle body through asana and guided meditation. With a clear understanding of the main energy more channels, the prana that flows through them, and the chakras that lie along them, your practice can become a mindful path to freedom from mental afflictions and ignorance, and can ultimately bring the freedom that comes with seeing our own true nature of love and wisdom. less
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1:00 pm
Free

Gallery Talk | Guided Tour of the Exhibition Collected. Vignettes


A fun and informative tour of a selection of works from the Museum's permanent collection that exhibit more an impressionistic quality through formal and conceptual means. Adults, families and kids of all ages are welcome! less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
Free

Screening | Short Films on and by Native Americans


Featuring UNRESERVED: The Work of Louie Gong, Writing the Land, Airplane, Button Blanket, and Preston more Singletary: Echoes, Fire, and Shadows. Start times are 1pm and 3pm. less
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1:00 pm
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Concert | Extension Chamber Music Class 2010/2011 Recital 7


Informal recital featuring ensembles from the Extension Division chamber music class.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Concert | Extension Division Baroque Ensemble and Viol Concert Spring 2011


This concert is a semester end performance by the Extension Division Baroque Ensembles and Viol Concert.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
Free

Discussion | The Yoga of Food


What does it mean to eat like a yogi? Is there such a thing as a yogic diet? Join Aadil Palkhivala, Ana more Forrest, Seane Corn, David Romanelli as they discuss how the practice of yoga affects our food choices. Moderated by Yoga Journal's Dayna Macy. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:30 pm
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Park Walk | Afternoon Stroll in the Park


5-6 miles, easy walk, moderate/easy pace. Bring water.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
$3

Concert | Broadway at Harlem Meer


Broadway at Harlem Meer is an exciting collection of Broadway's rising stars singing music that ranges more from the great oldies to current smash hits. In attendance will be several celebrities and guest speakers. This year's concert will benefit The Union Settlement, Manhattan HIV Network for children with HIV and AIDS. less
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2:00 pm
$20 suggested donation

Screening | Documentary: Lindy Wilson's The Guguletu Seven (2001)


Investigates the tragic deaths of a group of young black South Africans in 1986. Originally reported more as a terrorist ambush thwarted by the police, the story behind the incident is uncovered by investigators for the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. 107 min. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Goal-Coaching Workshop


It's not about figuring it all out; it's about creation. You have 30,000 days to live. Your life is up more to you. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Hands-On Workshop: Storyboards


Developed at the Walt Disney Studios in the 1930s, storyboards are graphic organizers, often a series more of images displayed in sequence for the purpose of organizing a movie or film. Inspired by VideoStudio, the Museum's ongoing series of video and film installations, this workshop introduces participants to the art and process of creating a storyboard. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | M-5 Brass Band


From the Manhattan School of Music, stirring traditional and contemporary brass music.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Native Sounds Downtown with Keali`i Reichel


Celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. One of Hawai’i’s most popular performers, Keali`i more Reichel is consistently on Billboard’s world music charts. An enthusiastic emissary of Hawaiian culture to global audiences, he has opened for Sting, Celine Dion and many others. Reichel will feature two Native Hawaiian dancers in his performance of music, dance and stories. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Workshop | Soap Making with Meow Meow Tweet


Make your own soap while learning the proper steps for cold process soap making and get helpful hints more on techniques and sourcing materials. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Park Walk | “Exploring Hallett and the Pond” Tour


Take a break to enjoy the Park on this one hour walk through the Park's smallest woodland area. Learn more its history, enjoy its peacefulness, and discover the mystery behind the waterfall. Note: Due to limited space, the first 20 people to sign in at the beginning of the tour will be able to participate! less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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2:00 pm
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Concert | Pianist Charles Jones performs works by Brahms, Liszt, Beethoven and Ravel


Program: BRAHMS Klavierstücke, Op. 119 BEETHOVEN Sonata in C Major, Op. 2, No 3 RAVEL Valse noble more et Sentimentales LISZT Mephisto-Walzer less
   New York City, NY; NYC
2:30 pm
Free

Open Mic | SOS: The Sunday Open Series


An open poetry reading. No Sign-Up. No Time Limit. No BS.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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3:00 pm
$3

Poetry Reading | Poetry in the Garden


Leading New York poets take to the stage along with an open mic session - Welcome New York poets. The more long-standing Poetry in the Garden series, some 15 years, is coordinated by Mindy Levokove, a longtime Lower East Side resident and poet. less
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4:00 pm
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Jazz | Spring 2011 Ensemble and Recital Series


Jazz student Owen Dudley (guitar) presents his senior recital.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Concert | Sunday Afternoon Organ Meditation


The program features the great repertoire of the Organ on the 101 rank Pipe Organ built by Herman Schlicker more and the 5 stop chamber organ built by Taylor & Boody Organ Builders. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
4:00 pm
Free

Gallery Talk | Artist Talk with Elisabeth Condon


Says Condon, "I am a painter and frequent traveler who encounters space as unfurling gestures and tactile more marks. Painting becomes a mode of travel, its destination a landscape that contains the whole of lived experience—both light and shadow." less
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4:30 pm
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Concert | Extension Division Guitar Studio 2010/2011 Recital 3


This concert will feature performances by Extension Division guitarists.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:30 pm
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Concert | Student Recital - Michael Gilsinan, guitar


A uniquely rewarding experience for music lovers - the freshness and excitement of a solo recital by more a gifted young artist at one of the world's leading conservatories. less
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4:30 pm
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Concert | Thomas Friese, Organist


Thomas Friese is Director of Music at Saint Canisius Church, Munich, Germany.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:45 pm
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Reading | Bellevue Literary Review Poetry & Prose Reading


Join Patti Horvath, Ben Miller, Jennifer Chapis, and B.G. Firmani at a reading and reception to celebrate more Bellevue Literary Review. Refreshments will be served. A unique contribution to both literature and medicine, Bellevue Literary Review publishes works of fiction, nonfiction, and poetry that touch upon relationships to the human body, illness, health and healing. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:00 pm
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5:00 pm
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Workshop | Savasana with David Swenson


Savasana is much more than a deep sleep: it's an opportunity to let go of fatigue, assimilate the benefits more from your yoga practice, and adopt a state of profound meditation. You'll be guided through a simple inward journey designed to show you how to relax, release, and unwind while drinking deep from the internal glow of prana after a weekend of yoga immersion. All levels welcome-including Savasana snorers! less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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5:45 pm
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Staged Reading | Play Reading: Angel In My Heart by Bob Ost


Presented by the Musical Theater Wing.
   New York City, NY; NYC
6:00 pm
Free

Jazz | Spring 2011 Ensemble and Recital Series


Jazz student Sam Mortellaro (piano) presents his senior recital.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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6:00 pm
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Concert | Experimental Music


1. The Evan Gallagher group 2. Yoni Kretzmer tenor sax, Reuben Radding bass & Michael Pride drums 3. more An Open Session less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5

Performance | Student Graduation Comedy Show


Tonight, brilliant students take the stage. The legends of tomorrow show you they're actually the stars more of today. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:00 pm
$5

Concert | Extension Chamber Music Class 2010/2011 Recital 8


Informal recital featuring ensembles from the Extension Division chamber music class.
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Student Recital - Ji Won Suh, cello


A uniquely rewarding experience for music lovers - the freshness and excitement of a solo recital by more a gifted young artist at one of the world's leading conservatories. less
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7:30 pm
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