Happenings for Week of July 17th

Monday, July 17th, 2006

Splash: A Celebration of New York’s Pools (thru September, 7, 2006) (C)
Parks and Recreation is pleased to present an exhibition celebrating the 70th Anniversary of Robert Moses’ swimming pools.
@ The Arsenal Gallery - 3rd Floor of 830 Fifth Ave, at 64th Street inside Central Park
Free
Daily, 9 - 5p

Organic Italian Wine Tasting (D/F)
@ Quartino Restaurant
21 Peck Slip (@Water Street)
5p
$25.00 for two
For more information call: 212.349.4433



The Diary of Anne Frank (C/E)
Screening and discussion afterwards with cast members
@ Academy Theater at Lighthouse International
111 East 59th Street (between Park and Lexington Avenue)
6:30p
Tickets: $5.00
For more information call: 1.888.778.7575


Tuesday, July 18th, 2006

Stars of Tomorrow (C/M)
Jazz performances by students and faculty from the Manhattan School of Music
@ Pier 45 West Side Highway (between Christopher and West Street)
6p
Free
For more information go to: http://nyc.freecityevents.com

Cheez-a-palooza II (D/F)
Summer Soulstice @ Nolita House
Nolita House
47 East Houston Street (between Mott and Mulberry Street)
7 - 9p
Tickets: $50.00 in advance, $60.00 at door
To purchase tickets call: 212.625.1712

Tommy Dorsey Orchestra (M)
Midsummer Night Swing - Big Band Tuesday
@ Lincoln Center
65th Street and Broadway
6:30p
Cost: $15.00 (includes dance lesson and admission to dance floor)
Dancing on the sidewalk - FREE
For more information: www.lincolncenter.org

New York Philharmonic - Concerts in the Parks (M)
@ Central Park - The Great Lawn
Westside entrances: West 81st or 86th Streets at Central Park West
Eastside entrances: East 79th or 85th Streets at Fifth Avenue
8p
Free
For more information: www.newyorkphilharmonic.com


Wednesday, July 19th, 2006



Erica Jong (D/E)
The Fear of Flying author presents her memoir, Seducing the Demon: Writing for My Life
@ Bryant Park - Reading Room
6th Avenue and West 42nd Street (to West 40th Street)
12:30 - 1:45p
For more information: http://nyc.freecityevents.com




Artist’s Choice: Herzog and de Meuron, Perception Restrained (D/E)
A slide lecture highlighting the MoMA exhibition featuring Swiss architects Jacques Herzog and Pierre de Meuron
@ Mid-Manhattan Library
455 Fifth Avenue (between 39th and 40th Street)
6:30p
Free
For more information: http://nyc.freecityevents.com

New York’s Best Emerging Jewish Artists (A/M)
This event will showcase the best local Jewish talent from a variety of performing and visual arts
@ Museum of Jewish Heritage
36 Battery Place (@ West Street)
Cost: $10.00 - $20.00
For more information: www.mjhnyc.org

Studio Stu performs…(M)
Stu’s act is pure entertainment in his original jazz style and unique Brooklyn humor
@ Vintage New York™ WineBar
482 Broome Street - entrance at 60 Wooster Street
7p
Free, no cover
For more information call: 212.226.9463


Thursday, July 20th, 2006

Wine Tasting (D/F)
@ Gramercy Wine Cellars
236 3rd Avenue (between 19 and 20th Street)
5p
Free
For more information call: 212.529.6668



Rivers and Blues: (C/M)
Shemekia Copeland
@ Wagner Park - north of Battery Park off of Battery Place
7 - 8:30p
Free
For more information go to: www.rivertorivernyc.com

Movies with a View (A/C)
Strangers on a Train
@ Brooklyn Bridge Park
Water Street and Dock Street - Brooklyn
8:30p
Free
For more information go to: www.brooklynbridgepark.org

Mann About Town (P)
2nd Anniversary Happy Hour Celebration
@ Williams Club
24 East 39th Street (@ Park Avenue)
6 - 8p
Free, must RSVP before Tuesday, July 18 @ noon
RSVP: wanda@mannabouttown.com


Friday, July 21st, 2006

Wine Tasting - Italian Selections (D/F)
@ Crush Wine
153 East 57th Street (between Lexington and 3rd Avenue)
5 - 7
Free
For more information: www.crushwineco.com



Joel Brodsky (A/C)
The music photographer shares the photographs and the stories behind his work with many famous musicians, including The Doors
@ The Apple Store
103 Prince Street (@ Greene Street)
7 - 8p
Free
For more information call: 212.226.3126 or http://nyc.freecityevents.com

Singles Mingling - The Cheese Tasting Party (D/F)
@ M Bar
349 Broome Street (between Bowery and Elizabeth)
7p
Cost: $10.00 in advance, $15.00 at event
For more information and to sign up: www.menonasilverplatter.com

Sultry Tango Nights (C/P)
Come live the 1920’s for the night…
@ Sun Factory
394 Broadway (between
9p
Cost: $52.00 (advance purchase only, tickets will not be available at event)
For more information and to sign up: www.reallivepeopleparty.com


Saturday, July 22nd, 2006

Rockefeller Center Greenmarket (thru August 19, 2006) (D/F)
Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays
Enjoy shopping for fresh flowers, organic fruits and veggies and baked goods
8 - 6p

Governors Island Historic Harbor District Tours (C/E)
@ Governors Island
Meet: Governors Island Ferry Terminal, 10 South Street, Slip 7
10a
Free
For more information: www.govisland.com

Tai Chi Workshops (S)
@ Alley Pond Park
APEC - 228-06 Northern Blvd., Douglaston – Queens
Little Neck Bay To Springfield Boulevard and Union Turnpike
10:00 am - 11:00 am
Free
For more information call: 718-229-4000

Brandy Tasting (D/F)
Tastings on the Terrace
@ Brandy Library
25 N Moore Street (@ Varick Street)
5 - 8p
Free
For more information: www.brandylibrary.com

Manhattan Draw-A-Thon (A)
An alternative art event where figure drawing is re-cast by adding narrative, theatrical and musical components.
@ Victorian Keen
357 Lafayette (corner of Bond)
8 - 4a
Cost: $16.00
For more information: www.michaelalanart.com



Gotham Girls Roller Derby (S)
Bronx vs. Brooklyn
@ Schwartz Athletic Center - Brooklyn Campus of Long Island University
1 University Plaza (@ Nevins Street)
Doors open @ 7:30p, game starts @ 8:30p
Cost: $12.50
For more information and to buy tickets: www.gothamgirlsrollerderby.com


Sunday, July 23rd, 2006

Singles Wine Tour, Tasting and Hiking Trip (D/F/S)
Meet up @ NE corner of 73rd Street and Broadway in front of Apple Bank
7:45 - 5p
Space is limited, so rsvp now
Cost: $70.00
For more information and to sign up: www.meetmarketadventures.com

Acoustic Sundays (M)
Howard Fishman Quartet
@ Pier 1
Riverside Park South (enter at 68th or 72nd Street)
6p
Free

Summer Dancing (C/M)
Dance lessons and live music
@ Pier 54
West Side Highway (between West 13th Street and 10th Avenue)
Dance lessons start 6:30p, bands start @7p
For more information: www.hudsonriverpark.org
Free

Key to Activities

A Art
C Cultural
D/F Drink/Food
E Education
M Music
NP Non-Profit
P Party
S Sport