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24 free things to do in New York City (NYC) on Monday, October 13, 2014

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free events nyc Nina L. Khrushcheva, Khrushchev's granddaughter, discusses her book The Lost Khrushchev: A Journey into the Gulag of the Russian Mind
free events nyc Actor Cary Elwes discusses his book As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of 'The Princess Bride'
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Tour | Lower Manhattan Tour


It is here, as much as anywhere, where American history started. It's where the first US Congress assembled more and produced the Bill of Rights and where President George Washington took his first oath of office. It's here where the world's most important stock exchange and one of the most famous bridges stand. And it is here where an unspeakable tragedy took place and where a rebirth is underway. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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10:00 am
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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. less
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10:00 am
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Gallery Talk | Exhibition Tour: Pushing Buttons: Activist New York


Have you ever thought that something wasn’t fair and that you wanted to change it? Visit the exhibition more to learn how New Yorkers have fought for change over the past 350 years. After exploring the gallery, create your own button that expresses a view or idea about a cause that is important to you. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
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11:00 am
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Fair | Street Fair


Free fun for the whole family, including arts, crafts, antiques, plants, entertainment, games, and more.
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11:00 am
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Parade | Columbus Day Parade


Each year, over 35,000 people participate in the Parade, including over 100 groups, with bands, floats, more and contingents with nearly one million spectators. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
11:30 am
Free

Tour | Architectural Tour: Synagogue Visitor Center


The Museum at Eldridge Street, housed in the Eldridge Street Synagogue – an 1887 National Historic more Landmark – opened a new visitor center and permanent exhibition in 2014. Join architects Benjamin D. Kracauer and Reuben Jackson for a tour of the newly opened space as they share their vision and plans for the center. Museum Deputy Director Amy Stein-Milford will provide a behind-the-scenes look at the synagogue’s magnificent restored sanctuary. less
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12:00 pm
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Author Reading | Nina L. Khrushcheva, Khrushchev's granddaughter, discusses her book The Lost Khrushchev: A Journey into the Gulag of the Russian Mind


The Lost Khrushchev is the result of Nina Khrushcheva’s determination to unravel accusations that Nikita more Khrushchev’s oldest son Leonid — the author’s grandfather — was a traitor to Russia during World War II, accusations that, she finds, are greatly wrapped up in political criticisms against her great-grandfather Nikita. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
12:00 pm
Free

Workshop | Connecting to the Cloud


Learn all about the cloud, what it is and how you use it.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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1:00 pm
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Concert | The Great Organ: Midday Monday


Cathedral organists provide a 30-minute break for mind, body and spirit on Mondays at 1 pm with an entertaining more and informative demonstration of the Cathedral’s unparalleled Great Organ. less
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1:00 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. less
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2:00 pm
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Lecture | Corporate Imperialism and East India Company


A talk by Atul Kohli, Princeton University.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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4:00 pm
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Festival | The 2014 HONK NYC! Festival


HONK NYC! Presents the Saturday Night Blowout. HONK NYC! will be throwing a brass-tastic Saturday more Night Blowout party at a secret location to close out this year's NYC HONK! Festival. The night will feature performances from brass bands hailing from around the globe: Chicago's Environmental Encroachment, New York City's funky Lucky Chops Brass Band, Paris' 19-woman group Les Muses Tanguent, acoustic dance music-purveyors Bombrasstico, and Seattle's alterna-marching band Chaotic Noise Marching Corps. less
   New York City, NY; NYC
5:30 pm
Free

Film | Documentary: Gwendolen Cates' Guswenta: Renewing the Two Row Wampum


A film featuring stunning footage of the 28-day pad­dling journey from the Onondaga Nation to the United more Nations in New York City during the summer of 2013, along with powerful words from Haudenosaunee leaders including Onondaga Faithkeeper Oren Lyons, Onon­daga Clanmother Freida Jacques, Mohawk spiritual leader Tom Porter, and Tadodaho Sid Hill. 33 min. The panel afterward will include the filmmaker, Gwendolen Cates, Aya Yamamoto and Tonya Gonnella Frichner. Gwendolyn Cates won the award for best short film at the Rated SR Socially Relevant Film Fest in New York City. Aya Yamamoto is an environmental educator and was one of the organizers of the Two Row Wampum Campaign. Tonya Gonnella Frichner is a lawyer, activist and professor of American Indian Law and International Human Rights Law. She is also the president and founder of the American Indian Law Alliance of New York and New Jersey. less
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6:00 pm
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Talk | Stages of Inquiry: Falling Down a Funnel


In conjunction with the theatre department's production of Goethe's Faust 2.0, Obie award-winning scenographer more and founding member of The Wooster Group Jim Clayburgh discusses his work in stage design. less
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6:00 pm
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Park Walk | The High Line Tour


The area around the High Line Park was a vital business district of New York City, supplying fresh fruits, more French Cheeses and Russian caviar as well as fresh meats to City markets. The hustle and bustle of the streets induced the City to elevate the railroad trains delivering goods to the commercial buildings. When interstate truck traffic made the railway outdated, it fell into ruin, only to be regenerated as a park. less
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6:00 pm
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Talk | Architect Talk: Galia Solomonoff


Galia Solomonoff is founder and creative director of the Solomonoff Architecture Studio.
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6:30 pm
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Book Signing | Actor Cary Elwes discusses his book As You Wish: Inconceivable Tales from the Making of 'The Princess Bride'


From actor Cary Elwes, who played the iconic role of Westley in The Princess Bride, comes a first-person more account and behind-the-scenes look at the making of the cult classic film filled with never-before-told stories, exclusive photographs, and interviews with costars Robin Wright, Wallace Shawn, Billy Crystal, Christopher Guest, and Mandy Patinkin less
   New York City, NY; NYC
7:00 pm
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Talk | Artist Talk: Amie Siegel


Siegel's Black Moon is a series of photographs that constitute an extended reflection on mediated narratives more of dystopia and violence, isolation and utopia, appropriately dispersed across the city. less
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7:00 pm
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Author Reading | Yona Zeldis McDonough discusses her book You Were Meant for Me


The fiction editor at Lilith magazine reads from her latest novel, the poignant story of a woman's love more for her foster child and her heartbreak when the baby's father surfaces. less
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7:00 pm
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Concert | “No Name“ Presents The Uptown Cabaret, a Singers Showcase


The multi-talented Alex DeSuze returns to host the “No Name Uptown Cabaret Second Monday” monthly more singers showcase. DeSuze, whose background includes acting, directing and singing at venues throughout the NYC-metro area, will be joined by a guest musical director. Producer Eric Vetter calls the Cabaret an opportunity to enjoy and share your art with your fellow singers, composers and lyricists in a safe and fun place! less
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Tour | Ghosts of Greenwich Village Tour


New York Ghost tours capture the spiritual side of the Big Apple through stories. famed explorers, native more tribes, lost opportunities and political intrigue. With almost every step one takes through the West Village, one encounters the ghosts and spirits of New York City’s past. Every corner has its stories, every building has its haunted spirits. less
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7:30 pm
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Concert | Voices of the Institute of the Teatro Colón


Featuring winners of the 8th Alejandro Cordero Competition.
   New York City, NY; NYC
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7:30 pm
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Dance Performance | Dance Works-in-Progress


A high visibility, low-tech forum on Monday nights. Movement Research at the Judson Church supports experiments more in performance rather than finished products. Artists are selected by a rotating committee of peer artists. With: Whitney V Hunter, Benjamin Kimitch, Kai Kleinbard less
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8:00 pm
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Tour | Midtown Manhattan Night Tour


New York is a skyscraper city and there is no better time to view Manhattan’s icons than after the more sun sets and the lights go on. Fueled by competition and a dash of audacity, New York City is still producing one of mankind’s most remarkable skyline. NOTE: THIS TOUR SPENDS MUCH TIME INDOORS OR IN SUBWAYS AND GREAT FOR ALL WEATHER CONDITIONS. less
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8:00 pm
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Musical | A Musical with Broadway Actors and Choreographer

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Theater | Storytelling at its Best from Far Away

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