Happenings for Week of November 27th

Week of November 27th, 2006

Holiday Crafts Fair Park Avenue (A, H)
@ Seventh Regiment Armory
Park Avenue & 66th Street
Friday, November 30th - Sunday, December 3rd
Cost: $12.00, Photo ID required

Blip Festival 2006 (E, T)
This event is will have over 30 international artists exploring the untapped potential of low-bit videogame consoles and home computers used as creative tools. Familiar devices are pushed in new directions with startling results - Nintendo Entertainment Systems and Game Boys roaring with futuristic floor-stomping rhythms and fist-waving melody, art-damaged Sega hardware generating fluctuating and abstracted video patterns.
Thursday, November 29th - Sunday, December 3rd
Cost: $5.00 - $35.00
For performance schedule, locations, to buy tickets and more: blip

19th Annual Independent and Small Press Book Fair (L)
With over one hundred cutting edge presses from the U.S and abroad, exhibiting some of the most distinguished books in contemporary literature, and another hundred showcasing their titles, the Fair truly highlights the diversity and wealth of the independent publishing world today. The Fair also features a wide variety of panels, events, and talks focusing on contemporary events, while emphasizing their effect on the publishing industry as well as on literary trends.
@ General Society of Mechanics and Tradesman
20 West 44th Street (@ 5th Avenue)
Saturday, December 2nd - Sunday, December 3rd
Cost: $1.00 - donation encouraged
For more information: press

Monday, November 27th, 2006



Mongolia: Beyond Chinggis Khan Exhibit (A, C, E)
This exhibition celebrates the 800th anniversary of the founding of the Mongol empire by Chinggis Khan in 1206. A selection of Mongolian sculptures, paintings, manuscripts, and other ritual objects. This combination of traditional art and modern photographs, with subjects ranging from the ancient standing stones left by the Huns and Turks to scenes from the annual festival that celebrates Mongol accomplishments in horseback riding, archery, and wrestling, is an effort to illuminate a country whose history, art, and culture is virtually unknown to most westerners.
@ Rubin Museum of Art
150 West 17th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues)
Cost: $10
For more information: rma



Lincoln Center Tree Lighting (C, H)
Met favorite Nathan Gunn opens the celebration as Papegeno in the special one-act version of Mozart’s The Magic Flute, sung in English by an all-star cast. See it live or televised on ABC (channel 7)
@ Lincoln Center - Josie Robertson Plaza
Columbus Avenue between 62nd and 65th Street
@ 5:30p
Free

Bill Saxton and the Uptown All Stars (M)
Harlem native Bill Saxton began playing the saxophone after the Harlem riots. While in his 20s, he studied woodwinds, arranging and composition at the New England Conservatory.
The Uptown all Stars have the backbone of Cyril Neville, Nick Daniels on bass, Mean Willie Green on drums and Norman Caesar on keyboards they remain the world’s one and only second-line reggae band, the keepers of the uptown funk. Their sound is not easy to define and neither is Cyril Neville’s life. It celebrates the best of New Orleans musical culture and reminds us of the worst of our social injustices.
@ Minton’s Playhouse
206-210 West 118th Street (between 7th and Nicholas Avenues)
9p
Cost: 2 drink minimum and $10 music charge
For more information and to buy tickets: uptown

Tuesday, November 28th, 2006

Reading and discussion with Rebecca Zurier and her new book: (A, L)
Picturing the City: Urban Vision and the Ashcan School
Picturing the City takes an innovative look at the group of urban realists known as the Ashcan School, and at the booming cultures of vision and representation in early twentieth-century New York. Offering fresh insights into the development of modern cities and modern art in America. Zurier considers what it meant to live in a city where strangers habitually watched each other and public life seemed to consist of continual display, as new classes of immigrants and working women claimed their places in the metropolis.
@ Labyrinth Books
536 West 112th Street (between Amsterdam Avenue and Broadway)
6:15p
Free
For more information: labyrinth

Distinguished Speakers Series: Two Men Before the Storm (E, L)
New York Divided: Slavery and the Civil War
In 1857, the United States Supreme Court decided, in the landmark Dred Scott case, that slaves were property without rights and that Congress could not halt the spread of slavery. The decision started the nation down the path to civil war, but did not end Dred Scott's quest for freedom. Gregory Wallance tells Scott's story through the eyes of Arba Crane, a lawyer who championed his cause, and reveals the man at the heart of the Supreme Court decision. Joining the discussion: Carla Peterson on African American literary responses to the Dred Scott case and Paul Finkelman on the history of the Dred Scott decision.
@ New York Historical Society
170 Central Park West (@ 77th Street)
6:30p
Cost: $15
For more information and to buy tickets: history



Come and play…Bingo (S)
@ Pete’s Candy Store
709 Lorimor Street (between St. Cono Strada/Richardson and Frost Streets), Brooklyn
7 - 9p
Free
For more information: petes

Speed Dating - Single Professionals (S)
Ages: women 33 - 43, men 35 - 48
@ Prey Bar and Lounge
4 West 22nd Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues)
Cost: $37.00 (use the name - Laura when registering on-line and save $5.00)
For more information and to sign up: dates

Wednesday, November 29th, 2006

Rockefeller Center Tree Lighting (C, H)
The spectacular annual lighting ceremony of the Rockefeller Center Christmas Tree, glittering with more than 25,000 multicolored bulbs, signals the start of the holiday season in New York City.
The annual event is televised and features musical performances from a variety of popular artists. See it live or televised on NBC (channel 4)
@ Rockefeller Center
50th Street and 5th Avenue
7 - 9p
Free



Steve Wozniak discusses his new book: (E, L, T)
iWoz: Computer Geek to Cult Icon-How I invented the Personal Computer. Co - founded Apple, and Had Fun Doing It.
A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for the past three decades, Steve Wozniak, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Wheels of Zeus (wOz), helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple's first line of products the Apple I and II and influenced the popular Macintosh.
@ Barnes and Noble
33 East 17th Street (Union Square North)
7p
Free
For more information: bn

Winter Carnivale (C, H, S)
Join us for this early winter fete, an Interracial Singles MixerSingles between 25 - mid 40’s welcome..
@ Mixx Lounge
84 Seventh Avenue South (between Barrow and Grove Streets)
7 - 9p
Cost: $10 in advance, $15 at the door
For more information and to buy tickets: multimixx

Texas Hold Em Nights (code: JYOPOK03F7) (S)
Learn poker, play poker and meet new people.
From Vegas to kitchen tables everywhere, poker is hot.
@ JCC Manhattan
334 Amsterdam Avenue (between 75th and 76th Streets)
7 - 9p
Cost: $20 nonmember, $15 member
For more information and to buy tickets: jcc

Thursday, November 30th, 2006



Sculpture by Claude and Francois-Xavier Lalanne (A)
@ Paul Kasmin Gallery
511 West 27th Street (@ 11th Avenue)
Free
For more information: paul

Punishment - The U.S. Record (C, E)
Join us as we examine the foundations of our ideas of punishment, explore the social effects of current practices and search for viable alternatives to our carceral state.
A Social Research Conference - on who, what, why and how we punish.
Including a special reading of prison writings by Richard Gere and others.
Times and locations vary.
Cost: $12 - $50
For more information, locations, speakers and agenda: punishment

Come and listen to the tunes of Tangled Vine (M)
This band combines an unqiue mix of rock n’ roll, soul, and R&B with captivating performers and you have tangled vine. A seemless blend of classic and contemporary styles come together to create a wonderful sound track for a great event. From Janis Joplin to Etta James to Sheryl Crow, Mick Jagger to Lenny Kravitz to Cold Play and everything in between.
@ Prohibition
503 Columbus Avenue (between 84th and 85th Streets)
10p
Free

Friday, December 1st, 2006

VOS Wines with James Wright (D/F, E)
For the past 18 years, VOS Selections has been importing and distributing some of the finest wines and spirits to the top echelon of restaurants and wine shops throughout the New York area. Please join us for this special tasting as James Wright pours some of the newer Austrian, German & French wines from the VOS portfolio.
@ Crush Wine and Spirits
153 East 57th Street (between 3rd and Lexington Avenues)
5:30 - 7:30p
Free
For more information: crush



Home for the Holidays (H, NP, P)
Help bring the dogs in from the cold
Kick off the holiday season with an event that embodies what the holidays are all about; Stray from the Heart’s annual event to benefit dog rescue and rehabilitation.
@ Home
532 West 27th Street (between 10th and 11th Avenues)
7 - 10p
Cost: $30.00
For more information and to buy tickets: stray

Jazz Jams (A, C, M)
This unique program promotes the art of the open jam session. Jazz Jam has provided New Yorkers of all ages and backgrounds with great opportunities. Musicians have the chance to showcase their talents while performing with other artists.
@ LaGuardia Community College - E Bldg (Room E241)
3110 Thomson Avenue (@ 31st Street), Long Island City
8 - 11p
Cost: $13
For more information and to buy tickets: jazz

Saturday, December 2nd, 2006

Raccoon Brook: Moderate - Challenging 9 mile Hike (S)
This hike is notable for the marvelous diversity of its terrain and scenery. Join us as we climb to several high vantage points for fine views of the countryside and changing leaves.
BRING: Your lunch and plenty of water; backpack/day pack; weather-appropriate clothing.
8:45 - 6p
Meeting Place: 73 & Broadway, NE corner (in front of Apple Bank)
Cost: $49.00
For more information and to sign up: outdoorbound
Save $5.00 - after signing up email: info@outdoorbound.com and let them know you found out about trip from Laura’s list.

The Museum of Natural History Scavenger Hunt (A, C, E, S)
This hunt is a whirlwind tour of almost the entire museum, from dinosaurs to diamonds, planets to penguins. Highlights include an angry otter, a dinosaur with a drinking problem and more.
3 - 5:30p
Cost: $32 (includes museum admission)
For more information and to buy tickets: watson



Single Malt Saturdays (D/F, E)
You’ve had a long week of the daily grind, you’ve got a long dinner in front of over-priced raw fish and awkward chit-chat. Let’s face it.. you’re gonna need it.
@ Brandy’s Library
25 North Moore Street (between Varick and Hudson Streets)
5 - 8p
Free
For more information: brandy

Animation Block Party’s NYC Focus (code: T-MM5FD01-01) (A, E, P)
The popular indie film festival Animation Block Party brings a special series of New York-themed animated shorts to Makor.
@ Makor - Steinhardt Building
35 West 67th Street (between Columbus and Central Park West)
7:30p
Cost: $15
For more information and to sign up: 92y

Dance Performance: Golden Section (A, D)
The Golden Section by Tony Award-winning choreographer Twyla Tharp sizzles like never before when performed by the fearless Ailey dancers. Set to a propulsive score by David Byrne, The Golden Section shatters the limits of human physicality with breathtaking leaps, finely-honed partnering and explosive joy.
@ New York City Center
55th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenue)
8p
Cost: $25 - $150
For more information and to buy tickets: alvin

Le Scandal Cabaret (A, C, E, M)
A NY Times critic’s pick, features an exciting variety of performers: a sword swallower, fire dancer, contortionist, trapeze artist and a bevy of burlesque showgirls, all backed by the musical stylings of the NYC Blues Devils.
@ The Cutting Room
19 West 24th Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues)
8 or 10:30p
Cost: $20 with a $10 food and drink minimum
For more information and to get tickets: tix

Sunday, December 3rd, 2006



Singles Winter Hike: Terrace Pond (S)
Winter hiking has its own stark beauty, and you need to get out and experience it! This place has a magical and prehistoric aura with its purple cliffs plunging down to the deep blue waters of Terrace Pond. As we follow both rocky trail and woods roads, there are two splendid over looks, one facing east and the other west.
This is not a trip for a first-time hiker. We keep a brisk pace, and there will be obstacles--streams to cross, logs in the trail, rocky/craggy paths.
Bring: Your lunch and plenty of water.
Wear: Weather-appropriate athletic clothing (ski jacket or similar outer layer, warm layers (fleece, wicking layer, anything other than cotton), comfortable athletic pants (not jeans), hat, gloves, scarf, hiking boots (or trail shoes).
8:45 - 6p
Meeting Place: 73 & Broadway, NE corner (in front of Apple Bank)
Cost: $49
For more information and to sign up: outdoorbound
Save $5.00 - after signing up email: info@outdoorbound.com and let them know you found out about trip from Laura’s list.

The Painted Sculpture of Betty Parsons (A, C, E)
This exhibition is the first to focus on the vibrant painted constructions, reminiscent of folk and outsider art, that Parsons created from wood washed ashore.
@ Graduate Center - Art Gallery
365 Fifth Avenue (@ 34th Street)
Free

Walking Tour - Discover Flatiron (S)
Join author and historian Miriam Berman on a journey through this vibrant community, highlighting seasonal points of interest such as the site of the nation’s first public Christmas tree lighting, the headquarters of the toy industry, the original FAO Schwartz location and the famous Lionel and Gilbert Hall model train showrooms
Meeting location: 41 Madison Avenue (@ 26th Street)
11a
Free, though advanced registration is suggested, email: tour@flatironbid.org
For more information: flatiron



The Chocolate Collection: An Evening of Tasting (Code: T-LC5CC01-01) (D/F, E)
Taste chocolate in its purest, most decadent and highly evolved forms. Find out where to get the best chocolate and learn about chocolate and whine pariing from culinary historian, Alexandra Leaf and Clay Gordon.
@ 92 Y
Lexington Avenue (@ 92nd Street)
7:30p
Cost: $65
For more information and to sign up: 92y

Monday, December 4th, 2006

New Media Revolution: How New Media and Mobile Marketing are Changing the Game (E, S)
Come join top South Asian executives leading today’s top new media and mobile marketing companies.
@ Denou NYC Headquarters
1675 Broadway (@
6:30 - 9p
Free, though must RSVP in advance. Email: samma.info@gmail.com include your name, email address and company.

Key to Activities

A Art
C Cultural
D Dance
D/F Drink/Food
E Education
H Holiday
L Literature
M Music
NP Non-Profit
P Party
S Sport
T Technology