Happenings for Week of September 18th

Monday, September 18th, 2006



Masters of American Comics (A, E)
This exhibit brings together the work of fourteen artists, who have defined and explanded the possibilities of vastly popular art form
@ The Jewish Museum
1109 Fifth Avenue (@ 92nd Street)
Exhibits continues until January 28, 2007
Cost: $10.00
For more information: www.thejewishmuseum.org

ASLian Poetry - Storytelling Night (A, P)
American sign language party for poetry
@ Bowery Poetry Club
308 Bowery (between Bleeker and Houston)
6 - 7:45p
Free, minimum one drink
For more information: www.bowerypoetry.com

Marni Nixon sings and discusses her memoir: I Could Have Sung All Night (M)
@ Barnes and Noble
1961 Broadway (@ 66th Street)
7p
Free
For more information: http://nyc.freecityevents.com

Dinner and a Movie: Dying of Laughter (D/F, A)
@ Suba
109 Ludlow Street (@ Delancy Street)
Cost: $35.00 per person (including 3 course dinner and movie)
Seatings between 7 and 8p, screening starts @ 8:30p
For more information and to make reservations call: 212.982.5714

Tuesday, September 19th, 2006



Skating on Thin Ice (E, S)
Join Olympic Gold Medalist, Scott Hamilton for free ice skating and to hear about how is personal experiences inspired a strong belief in the value of life insurance
@ Chelsea Piers Sky Rink
Pier 61, 23rd Street and West Side Highway
8:30 - 10:30a
Free
For more information: www.life-line.org

Book Signing: Stephen Baldwin (A, E)
The Unusual Suspect: My Calling to the New Hardcore Movement of Faith
Stephen takes us behind the scenes and tells the stories we've yet to hear of celebrity fun, curious family, and hardcore faith
@ Barnes and Noble
555 Fifth Avenue (between 45th and 46th Streets)
1 - 3p
Free

New Exhibit: Contemporary Brazilian Art (A)
@ Expasso Design Gallery
38 North Moore Street (between Hudson and Varick Streets)
Free
For more information: www.espasso.com or call 718.472.0022

Lighthouse International Young Leadership Committee presents: (A, NP)
2nd Annual Comedy Benefit
@ Comix
353 West 14th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues)
6:30p
Cost: $60.00 in advance, $75.00 at the door
For more information and to buy tickets: www.lighthouse.org



Rosh Hashanah Cocktail Party (code BSHROS00F7) (C, F/D)
Toast to a sweet New Year 5767
@ The Jewish Community Center
344 Amsterdam Avenue (@ 76th Street)
7p
Cost: $18.00 members, $25.00 nonmembers
For more information and to sign up: www.jccmanhattan.org

First Draft: A Writer’s Workshop (A, E)
@ Barnes and Nobles
6th Avenues (@ 8th Street)
7:30p
Free
For more information: http://nyc.freecityevents.com

Wednesday, September 20th, 2006

Selling Style: A History of New York Fashion Merchandising (A, E)
Drawing from hundreds of books, pamphlets, documents and electronic
Databases, presenter will describe the spirit that is NY Fashion
@ New York Public Library - Humanities and Social Services
5th Avenue and 42nd Street
3:15 - 4:15p
Free
For more information: http://nyc.freecityevents.com

Benefit for Cliff (P)
Come out and show support for Cliff
@ OBW
20 West 38th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues)
4:30p
Free

BJ Bacchanalia with Bekef (F/D)
Welcome in the New Year with kosher wine tasting
@ Bacchus
2056 Broadway (between 70th and 71st Streets)
Young Professional Singles ages: 30’s - 50’s
7p
Cost: $10.00 in advance, $15.00 at the door
For more information and to sign up: www.bj.org or call 212.787.7600 x240

Imaging New Public Space Panel Discussion (A, E)
Panel will be discussing alternative public spaces for art
@ 14th Street Y Theatre
344 East 14th Street (@ 1st Avenue)
7p
Free



Texas Hold’em Poker Tournament (P, S)
Already an expert? Wanna learn how to play?
Lessons will be provided
@ The Irish Rogue - Upstairs Lounge
356 West 44th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues)
7p
Cost: $20.00 in advance, $25.00 at the event
For more information and to sign up: www.thelunchclub.com

Thurday, September 21st, 2006

European Dream Festival (A, C, D/F, E)
This Festival will present the leading creative voices and cutting-edge artistic visions in performing arts, literature, and film from a newly extended Europe at prime New York venues
and continues until Tuesday, October 31st, 2006
For more information on performances, events and exhibits: www.europeandream.us

Judy Stone discusses her new book (A, E)
Not Quite A Memoir: Of Films, Books, the World is a collection of the San Francisco Chronicle film critic’s pieces about filmmakers and writers
@ The Drama Book Store
250 West 40th Street (between 7 and 8th Avenues)
6p
Free
For more information: http://nyc.freecityevents.com

13th Annual: Great Match: Wine and Tapas (C, F/D)
Preview over 300 Spanish wines paired with a selection of international tapas from 11 of New York’s most creative chefs
@ Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues)
6 - 8:30p
Cost: Donation $60.00 in advance
For more information and to buy tickets: www.greatmatch.org or call 1.866.849.8703

Joey Thai Dinner Club (C)
@ Joey Thai
17 East 31st Street (between 5th and Madison Avenues)
7p
Cost: $25.00 (all you can eat, including tax and tip)
Bring your own wine and beer
Advance RSVP is a must, RSVP to: sharyn.rosenblum@harpercollins.com

Central Park Brass Plays in the Park (M)
@ Naumburg Bandshell - Central Park
Located midpark between 66th and 72nd Streets
7:30 - 9:30p
Free
For more information: http://nyc.freecityevents.com

The Human Karaoke Experience (S, M)
Live band karaoke where you are the star
@ O’ Flanagans
1215 1st Avenue (@ 65th Street)
9 - 1a
Free

Friday, September 22nd, 2006



Concert Series on the Today Show presents…(M)
Tony Bennett and special guest, Billy Joel
@ Rockefeller Center Plaza
5th - 7th Avenue between 47th - 51st Streets
7a
Free

Metropolitan Opera’s Open House (C, E, M)
This event will provide a rare look behind the scenes and offer the public a chance to attend, the final dress rehearsal of this season’s opening night production of Puccini’s Madama Butterfly
@ Metropolitan Opera - Lincoln Center
62nd - 65th Streets between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues
9 - 5p
Cost: Free, but tickets are required
Tickets will be available starting, Wednesday, Septemeber 20th at 10a.
First come, first serve with a limit of 2 tickets per person
For more information: www.metoperafamily.org

The Un-Homely - New Art from Iceland (A)
@ Galerie Adler
547 West 27th Street, 2nd floor (between 10th and 11th Avenues)
11 - 6p (Fridays and Saturdays)

Rosh Hashana Services with Congregation B’nai Jeshurun (C, R)
Services start @ 6:30p
For locations go to: www.bj.org or call: 212.787.7600



Circus Contraption's Grand American Traveling Dime Museum (A, C)
A vast collection of exhibits guaranteed to educate and entertain. Featuring Miracles of Man and of Nature, Curiosities of the Past and Marvels of the Modern Age
@ Theater for the New City
155 First Avenue (between 9th and 10th Streets)
8p
Cost: $15.00 - $30.00
For more information and to buy tickets: www.circuscontraption.com

Tower of Bable (A, C, E)
Bed-time stories in the native languages of tellers from around the world
Converge for an exquisite experience that metamorphoses into a party for the ears
@ P.S. 122
150 1st Avenue (@ Corner of 9th Street)
8:45p
Cost: $20.00
For more information and additional showtimes: www.theatermania.com

Midnight Mix with DJ Louie (A, M)
@ Apple Store
767 Fifth Avenue (between 58th and 59th Streets)
12 midnight
Free
For more information: http://nyc.freecityevents.com

Saturday, September 23rd, 2006

Come out and Play Festival 2006 (S)
Festival dedicated to street games
Games will occur throughout the day in location around the city
For more information and to sign up for games: www.comeoutandplay.org

Rosh Hashana Services @ the Fifth Avenue Synagogue (C, R)
@ Fifth Avenue Synagogue
5 East 62nd Street (@ Fifth Avenue)
8:15a
Cost: $110.00 (includes all four days of high holiday services)
For more information and to reserve seats call: 212.838.2122

Rosh Hashana Services with Congregation B’nai Jeshurun (C, R)
Services start @ 9a
For more information and locations go to: www.bj.org or call: 212.787.7600



Wine Tasting, Apple and Pumpkin Picking (S)
9:15 - 6:30p
Cost: $45.00
For more information and to sign up email: teresa@dynamicoutdoors.com

Fall in Love with Prospect Park (C, E, S)
Park will be jam-packed with great autumn activities
Visit the Park and fall in love all over again
@ Prospect Park (@ the Lefferts Historic house and lake), Brooklyn
Between Flatbush and Ocean Avenue and Empire Boulevard
12 - 5p
Free
For more information and autumn activities: www.prospectpark.org

German and Austrian Wine with Local Cheese Tasting (C, F/D)
@ Chestnut Restaurant
271 Smith Street (between DeGraw and Sackett Streets)
2 - 4p
Cost: $55.00 plus tax
For more information and to reserve your spot call: 718.243.2864

Classical Music (M)
Jennifer Toohey, soprano; Jennifer Barsamian, mezzo-soprano; Joan Kruger, piano
@ Donnell Library
20 West 53rd Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues)
2p
Free
For more information: http://nyc.freecityevents.com

Outdoor Bluegrass Music: Citigrass (M)
@ The Lawn at the 97th Street Tennis Courts in Riverside Park
5p
Free

Sunday, September 24th, 2006

Rosh Hashana Services @ the Fifth Avenue Synagogue (C, R)
@ Fifth Avenue Synagogue
5 East 62nd Street (@ Fifth Avenue)
8:15a
Cost: $110.00 (includes all four days of high holiday services)
For more information and to reserve seats call: 212.838.2122

Rosh Hashana Services with Congregation B’nai Jeshurun (C, R)
Services start @ 9a
For more information and locations: www.bj.org or call: 212.787.7600

Lower East Side Farmer’s Market (C, F/D)
On Orchard Street (between Broome and Delancy Streets)
Stock up on fresh veggies, fruit, breads, wine and more…
10 - 5p
Free



Sundays at Social (F/D, S)
Come and watch football and enjoy $.50 wings
@ Social Bar
795 Eighth Avenue (between 48th and 49th Streets)
For more information: www.socialbarnyc.com

Sanctuary of Praise Young Adults Choir (M)
Gospel standards and original arrangements
@ Central Park - Charles A. Dana Discovery Center
(at 110th Street between Fifth and Lenox Avenues)
4 - 6p
Free
For more information call: 212.860.1370 or http://nyc.freecityevents.com

Meet My Friend (P)
An alternative way in single people between the ages of 40 – 65
Must bring someone from the opposite sex with you to event
@ Slate Plus
54 West 21st Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues)
7-11p
Cost: advance $25.00, at event $30.00 (tickets will only be sold in pairs)
For more information and to sign up email or call: mmf_event@yahoo.com or call 212.369.8459

Monday, September 25th, 2006

The Late, Great Pennsylvania Station (C, E)
Tour the surviving remnants of the great railroad station that once stood on this site
@ Penn Station
31st St and 7th Ave (to 33rd St and 8th Ave)
Meet John Turkeli at the 34th Street Partnership Tourist Info booth in the Main Rotunda of Penn Station
12:30p
Free
For more information: http://nyc.freecityevents.com

Dream Job: Covering the Arts (A, C, E)
Writing about the Arts is an art-form in itself. Our panel of successful writers and editors reveals how their passions for theater, music and visual arts, along with a flair for journalism, have put them in the vanguard
Lang Recital Hall (4th floor), Hunter College
(enter on E. 69th St. between Park and Lexington)
6:30 - 8p
Free
For more information: www.cencom.org


Save the Date…

Laura’s List Happy Hour
Thursday, September 28th
Details to come…

Key to Activities

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