Happenings for Week of May 15th

Monday, May 15, 2006
Wine Workshops: An Introduction to Wine
@ Crush Wine & Spirits
153 East 57th Street (between Lexington and 3rd Avenue)
6:30-8p
Cost: $65.00
To RSVP or for more information call: (212) 980-Wine (9463)

Boston Legal Comes to NY
The cast and creative team will discuss the process behind
Crane, Poole & Schmidt
@ The Museum of Television and Radio
25 West 52nd Street (between 5-6th Avenues)
6-7p
Cost: $15.00
To sign up or if you have more questions call: 212-621-6600

The Da Vinci Code Debate
Come and ask away..
@ NY Hilton Hotel
1335 6th Avenue (between 53 and 54th Streets)
7p
Free

Sundance Institute at Brooklyn Academy of Music (Through Sunday, May 21)
Straight from the 2006 Sundance Film Festival, Sundance Institute at BAM presents fourteen independent feature films and eight shorts.
@ Peter Jay Sharp Building, 30 Lafayette Avenue – Brooklyn (between Flatbush and Fulton Avenue)
Costs: vary
For more information or to get tickets go to:

Tuesday, May 16, 2006

NYC Beard and Moustache Championships
@ Knitting Factory
74 Leonard Street (between Church and Broadway)
8p
Cost: $12.00
To purchase tickets and for more information: www.nybeard.com

Bouchaine Winemaker Michael Richmond Comes to Morrell & Company (BOUCHAINE)
Paired Artisanal Cheeses will be served
@ The Morrell and Company Tasting Room,
729 Seventh Avenue, 15th floor (between 48th & 49th Streets)
6:30-8:30p
Cost: $29.95
Reservations: Call Lauren Bretzfield, 212.688.9370 x2209 or email: laurenb@morrellwine.com


Wednesday, May 17, 2006

Monthly Happy Hour with Several Social Groups
@ Ribot Restaurant & Bar
780 Third Avenue (@ 48th Street)
6p - 9p
Cost: free, though must RSVP in advance
To RSVP email: social@newyorkplanet.net or igorbass@dynamicoutdoors.com

Big City Saute Singles/Networking Event
-appetizers and assorted entrees will be served. Open wine and beer bar for 2.5 hours
@ Nolita House
47 East Houston Street – Mezzanine (between Mott and Mulberry Street)
7:30 – 10p
Cost: $50.00 in advance, $60.00 at door (cash only)
To sign up and for more information: www.bigcitysaute.com/NolitaHouseBase.html

Free Golf Lessons
@ The Gym
11 East 26th Street (5th Avenue and Madison)
7:30p
For more information call: 212-889-3003


Thursday, May 18, 2006

An Evening of Decadence Chocolate & Champaign Tasting
Portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Special Olympics
@ Kanvas Bar & Lounge
219 Ninth Avenue -downstairs room (between 23rd and 24th Streets)
6:30 – 10p
Cost: $40.00 in advance, $50.00 at the door
For more information and to sign up: www.gripngrin.com/emails/chocolate/chocolate_tasting.htm

The Crucible (ending Sunday, May 21st)
A Rising Sun Production (off-off Broadway)
@ The Kraine Theater
85 East 4th Street (between 2 and 3rd Avenues)
Cost: $18.00 in advance, $20.00 at the door
8p
For more information and to purchase tickets: www.horsetrade.info/season8/Crucible.html

Friday May 19, 2006

Chocolate Tasting @ Michel Cluizel
ABC Carpet and Home.
888 Broadway (at 19th Street), 1st floor
6pm sharp
Cost: $29
To sign up: https://www.paypal.com/cgi-bin/webscr
All reservations will be confirmed via e-mail.

Sunset Singing Circle
Sing together, share rounds and folk songs. No experience needed
@ F. Wagner Park in Battery Park City
All ages welcome
7-8:30p
Free
For more information: www.bpcparks.org/bpcp/events/events.php

Shabbat Dinner and Comedy Evening (code: BAOFLM00S6)
@ The Jewish Community Center in Manhattan
334 Amsterdam Avenue (@76th Street)
7p
Ages: 30-40’s
Cost: $40.00 non-member, $30.00 member
To sign up or for more information: www.jccmanhattan.org


Saturday, May 20, 2006

Ninth Avenue International Food Festival
37th to 57th Streets
9th Avenue is in Midtown Manhattan
2 Blocks West of Times Square
A Fabulous Feast of Foods From Around The World
9a – 7p

Taste of Tribeca
Culinary Festival – 59 of Tribeca’s best restaurants
Throughout Tribeca
11:30a – 3p
Cost: $40.00 advance, $45.00 day of event
For more information and to buy tickets: www.tasteoftribeca.org/tickets.html

Light to Intermediate Day Hike
@ Gertrude's Nose –Brand New Location
Transportation provided
8a – 6:30p_
Meeting: 3 pick-up locations in Manhattan, UES, 14th Street, UWS
Cost: $45 -
Will include transportation, park entry fees, some beverages and lite snacks.
Questions / RSVP: igorbass@dynamicoutdoors.com

The Lincoln Conspiracy Scavenger Hunt
Throughout Greenwich Village and East Village
2-4:30p
Cost: $20.00 advance purchase necessary
For more information and to sign up: www.watsonadventures.com/schedule.html#Anchor-MAY-11481

Champagne Tasting
@ Bubble Lounge
228 West Broadway (between White and Franklin Streets)
5-6p
Cost: $30.00
For more information and to sign up: saber@bubblelounge.com or call 212-431-3433

A Unique Art Show, "OutSide The Box"
Join D'Fine Arts in Celebrating An International Panel of Visual & Performing Artists
@ Martin Luther King High School
122 Amsterdam Avenue (between 65 and 66th Streets)
5-9p
Admission is complimentary. Hor D'oeurves will be served!
For more information: www.dfineartsonline.com

Global Festival
An unforgettable evening of international cuisine, cultural dance, musical performances and unique art from around the world
@ Lighthouse International Headquarters
The Sol and Lillian Goldman Building
111 East 59th Street (between Lexington and 3rd Avenue)
6-10p
Cost: $55.00
For more information and to sign up: www.unanyc.org/events/ticket052006event.html


Sunday, May 21st, 2006

AIDS WALK NYC
8:30a – 3p
To sign up, volunteer and/or donate: http://www.aidswalk.net/newyork/event/AWNYDOEinfo.html

Ninth Avenue International Food Festival
37th to 57th Streets
9th Avenue is in Midtown Manhattan
2 Blocks West of Times Square
A Fabulous Feast of Foods From Around The World
9 am - 7 pm

NY Marble Cemetery
The oldest public non-sectarian cemetery in NYC. All burials are in 156 below-ground vaults made of solid white Tuckahoe marble.
11a – 3p
Free – open to public
For more information: www.marblecemetery.org

Scavenger in Central Park (code: JYOHNT00S6)
Jewish Singles Event
12p
Ages: 20-30’s
Cost: $25.00 non-member, $20.00 member
To sign up or for more information: www.jccmanhattan.org

Basketball Extravaganza
Benefit Charity – Israeli Basketball Legends v. FDNY – NY’s Bravest
@ Columbia University
Dodge Physical Fitness Center – 120th Street Entrance/East of Broadway
All ages
Clinics start 1p, Game starts 3:30p
Cost: $25.00 for adults, $10.00 children
To purchase tickets or for more information: call: Migdal Ohr – 212-397-3700 ext. 206

Cancer Fundraiser
For private alternative cancer treatment
@ Studio 8 Lounge
311 West 34th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues) 8th floor
5-9p
Cost: $25 dollar donation at the door
For more information or to sign up contact: michaeljmacaluso@aol.com or call 516-298-1644

Kayaking, Swimming, Cliff Jumping
@ The Delaware Water Gap
Transportation from Manhattan, rental of the Kayaks, and some snacks will be provided
8a – 7:30p
Cost: $65.00
To sign up and for more information contact: Igorbass@dynamicoutdoors.com