Happenings for Week of October 9th

Monday, October 9th, 2006 (Columbus Day)

Ear to the Earth (A, C, E)
A week long festival of environmental sound and image with installations, panels and concerts
The aim of this festival is to inspire sensitivity to our nature and human environments through sound and foster engagement in environmental issues.
Festival runs until October 14th, 2006
For schedule of events, ticket information and reservations: eartotheearth

Singles Pub Quiz Trivia Night (P)
Put on your thinking cap and join Meet Market Adventures and other inquisitive singles for a night of brain teasing trivia and cheer
@ Proof
239 3rd Avenue (between 19th and 20th Streets)
7p
Cost: $10.00
For more information and to sign up: meetmarketadventures

Tuesday, October 10th, 2006

Green Drinks NYC (F/D, E)
For those that are interested in exploring all things green and sustainable
A great way to mix with other green minded folks, share info and make new friends
@ 3LD Gallery/ Art Center
80 Greenwich Street (@ Rector Street)
6-10p
Cost: $10.00
For more information: green

Beer Tasting and Cheese Pairing (F/D)
@ Bierkraft
191 Fifth Avenue (between Berkeley Place and Union Street), Brooklyn
7p
For more information: 718.230.7600

Merce Cunningham Dance Company (A, D, M)
Maverick Merce Cunningham and composer Mikel Rouse ask audiences to bring their iPods (devices will also be available on loan at the theater) to the premiere of eyeSpace. Set to Rouse’s score, the dancers’ precision is complemented with décor and costumes by Williamsburg artist Henry Samelson. Scenario MinEvent and a revival of Crises (1960) will complete the evening.
Each ticket purchased for any of the Merce Cunningham Dance Company’s performances at The Joyce Theater (October 10-15) entitles you to receive, from the iTunes Store, a free download of Mikel Rouse’s score, International Cloud Atlas, for Merce Cunningham’s new work, eyeSpace.
@ Joyce Theater
175 Eighth Avenue (@ 19th Street)
7:30p
Cost: $44.00 (which includes score which will be available for download from iTunes)
For more information and to buy tickets: joyce



Former Police bandmember, Andy Summers discusses his book (A, E, M, R)
One Train Later
This intimate, funny memoir chronicles the former Police guitarist’s years in the British rock scene of the 60’s - 80’s
@ Barnes and Noble
675 Sixth Avenue (@ 22nd Street)
7:30p
Free
For more information: bn

Wednesday, October 11th, 2006

The Happy Ending Music and Reading Series (A, R, M)
It’s been dubbed the best reading in NYC from NY magazine and NY Press
This series always features an exciting roster of contemporary literary talent
Tonight includes readings from: Michelle Wildgen, Ruth Ellen Kocher and David Lehman with music by Rebecca Moore
@ Happy Ending
302 Broome Street (between Forsyth and Eldridge Streets)
7p
Free



Henna and Music in the Sukkah (C, F/D, M)
Come and celebrate Sukkot with the best of the Sephardic culture, music and food
Mingle with other young single professionals in the 20’s and 30’s
@ Edmond J. Safra Synagogue
11 East 63rd Street (@ 5th Avenue)
7 - 10:30p
Cost: $10.00
For more information and to sign up: nyblueprint

Silk Road Ensemble Concert (A, C, M)
Concert of traditional and contemporary music from India, China, Persia and the quintessential Silk Road travelers, the Roma (Gypsies.) with special guests, the Beijing quartet China magpie Magpie.
@ Rubin Museum of Art - Theater
150 West 17th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues)
7- 9p
Cost: $15 - Includes admission to the Museum galleries
For more information: rubin museum



Etta James and the Roots Band (A, C, M)
She is the greatest of all modern blues singers. Her raw, unharnessed vocals and hot-blooded eroticism has made disciples of singers ranging from Janis Joplin to Bonnie Raitt.
James' pioneering 1950s hits - "The Wallflower" and "Good Rockin' Daddy" - assure her place in the early history of rock and roll
@ BB Kings
237 West 42nd Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues)
8p
Cost: $87.50 General Admission Seating - First come, first seated
For more information and to buy tickets: bbking

Thursday, October 12th, 2006

Luminist Horizons: The Art & Collection of James A. Suydam (A)
This is the first exhibition ever to celebrate the masterful art and superlative collection of the American landscapist James Augustus Suydam. An accomplished painter in his own right, Suydam assembled a rich collection of the works of his colleagues.
@ National Academy Museum
1083 Fifth Avenue (@ 89th Street)
Hours vary depending on day
Cost: $10.00
For more information: nationalacademy



Come and celebrate Sukkot under the Stars (C, F/D, P)
Eat, drink and mingle with other single Jewish Young Professionals
@ Temple Emanu-El
1 East 65th Street (between Madison and Fifth Avenues)
6:30 - 9:30p
Cost: $10.00 if you RSVP by Oct 10th, otherwise $12.00
For more information and to RSVP, send an email with your name, tesevents@aol.com or call 212.744.1400 x 501

Black Gold: a speak - it Film (A, C, E)
Independent Film Screening Event followed by Q&A session
BLACK GOLD is a film that tells you to wake up and smell the coffee. Documentary style, it probes into the global grind behind your indulgent Latte and asks blunt questions such as: Why does just 1 or 2 cents of the $4 we pay for designer caffeine go to the bean farmers?
The film follows Tadesse Meskela (the General Manager of the Oromia Coffee Farmers Co-operative Union in Ethiopia) on his mission to save 74,000 struggling coffee bean farmers from bankruptcy.
@ Cinema Village
22 East 12th Street (between University and Fifth Avenue)
7p
Cost: $12.00
For more information and to sign up: filmscreening

Opening Exhibit and Artist’s Reception: (A, C, E, F/D)
Something In Return, an installation by Poogy Bjerklie
Poogy Bjerklie’s installation at The Phatory acts as a tableau of her emotions made visible. As she has described her turns of thought about her creative process: "The paint and the image and the memory mingle fluidly until, eventually a feeling surfaces that liberate an emotion that may produce a painting."
@ Phatory LLC
618 East 9th Street (between Avenues B and C)
7 - 9p
For more information: thephatory

Friday, October 13th, 2006

Corporate Diversity Networking at Asia Society’s (C, F/D, P)
Leo Bar
Add a dash of culture to your networking. Join fellow Asian and Asian American professionals for some art and ambiance.
@ Asia Society and Museum
725 Park Avenue (@ 70th Street)
6 - 9p
Free
For more information: asiasociety



Gotham Girls Roller Derby (S)
Bronx v. Queens
Grab your lucky rabbit’s foot - this game is gonna be fierce
Both teams are currently even, so this game will decide who goes to the Championship
@ Hunter College Athletic Center
68th Street and Lexington Avenue
#3B - West Building Basement (SW corner of intersection)
Doors open at 7p, game starts 8:30p
Cost; $12.50 in advance, or $15.00 at the door
For more information or to buy tickets: gothamgirls

Music for the Sun King (M)
Music of Jean-Baptiste Lully, the official composer to Louis XIV, graces Manhattan’s new music room as The New York Collegium opens its ninth concert season.
Join us as Andrew Parriott conducts a truly distinctive Collegium performance of fine French music.
@ Lincoln Center - The Allen Room, Frederick P. Rose Hall
Broadway at 60th Street
7:30p
Cost: $60.00
For more information: nycollegium
To buy tickets call: 212.717.9246

Promenade Concert (M)
For less than the price of a movie, you can experience Miller Theatre’s innovative twist on orchestral programming.
Starring:
Alexandra Cooke, mezzo-soprano
Tiffany Jackson, soprano
Kent Tritle, guest organ soloist
Vox Vocal Ensemble
Gotham City Orchestra
George Steel, conductor
@ Riverside Church Nave (Riverside Drive & 120th Street)
8p
Cost; $10.00
For more information and to buy tickets: millertheatre

Saturday, October 14th, 2006



Domino Bazaar (H)
The ultimate shop for your home. Our editors have hand-picked hundreds of products - everything from candles to rugs and TV’s to topiaries - from their favorite sources.
@ The Altman Building
135 West 18th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues)
10 - 6p
Cost; $25.00
For more information and to buy tickets: domino

Culture Fest 2006 (A, C, D, E, M)
This festival brings more than 100 of the City’s cultural treasures from all 5 boroughs together
Live music and dance, exhibits, previews of the upcoming season.
@ Battery Place (between State Street and Battery Place)
11 - 5:30p
Free
For more information: nyc

Vintage Clothing and Antique Textile Show and Sale (H)
Discover New York’s Best Vintage Sale
@ Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues)
Cost: $20.00
To RSVP call: 518.434.4312
For more information and to save $5.00 on entrance fee:vintage

Oyster Festival (F/D, P)
A seafood and wine celebration. Plus an all-you-can eat oyster bar
@ Docks
2427 Broadway (between 89th and 90th Streets)
12 - 4p
Cost: $55.00 in advance, $65.00 at the door
For more information call 212.724.5588

College Reunion Party (P)
Remember your college party days? This is a perfect opportunity to gather up all your old college friends and party like you did back then.
@ Overlook
225 East 44th Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues)
10 - 4a
Cost: $5.00 with RSVP, $10.00 without RSVP
For more information and to RSVP: david

Sunday, October 15th, 2006

22nd Annual New York City MS Bike Tour (NP, S)
More than 5,000 cyclists are expected to ride around New York City and through the Lincoln Tunnel traffic and toll-free with a single purpose: to raise money and awareness for MS research, services and programs. This year’s fundraising goal is $2.1 million.
Check in time: 6:30a
Start time: 7:30a
For more information and to register: bike



Wine Tasting, Apple and Pumpkin Picking (C, D/F, E, S)
Come and join us as we head off to Hudson Valley for the day
Starting out with a winery tour and ending with an apple orchard
9:15a - 6:30p
Cost: $45.00
For more information and to sign up email: teresa@dynamicoutdoors.com

Hoboken Art Studio Tour (A, E)
A free self-guided walking tour featuring over 100 artists
Tour maps are available at Hoboken City Hall on day of the Tour
City hall is located @ 94 Washington Street (between 1st and Newark Streets)
Studios will be open 12 - 6p
For more information: hoboken

Brooklyn Waterfront Artist Coalition (BWAC) (A, C)
Experimentation - Fall Group Art Show
An artists speak weekend…
@ BWAC
499 Van Brunt Street (@ Reed Street) Red Hook, Brooklyn
1 - 6p
Free
For more information: bwac

Films v. Flicks (A)
Has the desire to ‘go global’ movie-making to clichés and formulas that easily cross international borders?
@ Brooklyn Public Library
1 Grand Army Plaza (between Flatbush Avenue and Eastern Parkway)
2p
Free
For more information: flicks

Speed Dating for Young Professionals
Up to 2o dates in one night
Ages: Women 22 - 34, Men 24 - 35
@ Pop Burger
58 - 60 Ninth Avenue (between 14 - 15th Streets)
8p
Cost: $37.00, use Laura in promo code when signing up and save $5.00
For more information and to sign up: dates

Monday, October 16th, 2006

RumFest 2006 (F/D, P, S)
Sample dozens of great rums and eats
@ Valbella
421 West 13th Street (between 9th and 10th Avenues)
6:30 - 9p
Cost: $40.00 in advance, $50.00 at the door (cash only)
For more information: rum



Sake and Sudoku (code: T-LS5GT04-01)
Choose from an extensive list of specialty cocktails, sakes and sushi while taking a stab at addictive sudoku puzzles.
@ Haru Gramercy Park
220 Park Avenue (@ 18th Street)
7 - 9p
Cost: $15.00
For more information and to sign up: sake

Key to Activities

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