Happenings for Week of January 2nd

Tuesday, January 2nd, 2007

Charlie Chaplin Shorts (A, E)
6 of Chaplin’s best one-reelers. With his trademark Little Tramp screen persona, Charlie Chaplin transformed film comedy while the medium was still in its infancy. A London native, he came to the United States with a touring pantomime troupe. Producer Mack Sennett spotted Chaplin and signed him to a contract in 1913. One year later, clad in baggy trousers, big shoes and a bowler, he originated the Little Tramp character.
The six shorts to be screened are His New Job, The Tramp, A Woman, The Immigrant, By the Sea and Easy Street.
@ Symphony Space - Lenoard Nimoy Thalia
2537 Broadway (at 95th Street)
Cost: $10
5p
For more information and to buy tickets: symphony

David Berger and The Sultans of Swing Play (M)
Listen to a program of authentic, swinging arrangements by Ellington, Basie and other big band icons.
@ Birdland
315 West 44th Street (between 8th and 9th Avenues)
Cost: $30
Shows: 9p, 11p
For more information and to buy tickets: birdland

Wednesday, January 3rd, 2007

Humor Power: How to Get It and Prosper with Charles Lindner (A, C)
Charles Lindner, A stand-up comedian, humorist, comedy writer, humor consultant and lecturer will discuss how humor is an attitude that can be learned and practiced.
@ Mid-Manhattan Library
455 Fifth Avenue (@ 40th Street)
6:30p
Free
For more information: nypl

Barbara Traub discusses her book,
Desert to Dream: A Decade of Burning Man Photography (A, E)
Her book is an unprecedented photographic record of a decade of Burning Man celebrations from it infancy as a performance art exhibition in the late 80’s to its explosion as a pop culture, community driven phenomenon today.
@ Bluestockings
127 Allen Street (@ Stanton)
7p
Free
For more information: bluestockings

Speed Dating for Creative and Artistic Singles (S)
Come and meet other young single professionals
Ages: women 27 - 39, men 30 - 42
@ Suspenders
111 Broadway (@ Wall Street)
7:30p
Cost: $37 (use the name - Laura when registering on-line and save $5)
For more information and to sign up: dates

Leslie Kritzer is Patti LuPone at Les Mouches (A, M)
Leslie will embody Patti LuPone, performing the exact song set, arrangements and script of the legendary smash club act LuPone did at midnight on Saturdays during her run on Broadway in Evita at the no longer existent Chelsea club, Les Mouches.
@ Joes Pub
425 Lafayette Street (between Astor Place and West 4th Street)
7:30p
Cost: $25
For more information and to buy tickets: joe

Thursday, January 4th, 2007

Opening Art Exhibit and Artists Reception (A, C)
Pieces of a City (photography)
Various artists
@ Tibor de Nagy Gallery
724 Fifth Avenue (between 56th and 57th Streets), 12th floor
5 - 7p
Free
For more information: tibor

Bread and Chocolate (D/F)
Has there ever been a better combination than bread and chocolate? Learn to make a variety of breads, both quick and yeast-risen, that combine these two great tastes. Chef instructor - Gerri Sarnataro will lead you in baking Chocolate Brioche Loaf, Chocolate Frangipane Brioche Twist, Babka, Chocolate Raisin Boule, Chocolate Cinnamon Loaf and other wonderful recipes.
@ The Institute of Culinary Education
50 West 23rd Street (between Broadway and Avenue of the Americas)
6 -11p
Cost: $90
For more information: culinary

Book signing with 50 Cent and his new book, Death Before Dishonor (A, L)
@ Borders Books and Music
10 Columbus Circle (@ 59th Street)
Free
6p
For more information: borders

Happy Hour (code: T-MM5RB25-01) (D/F)
Join other young professionals for an after-work happy hour.
This includes a one hour open wine and draft beer bar.
@ Makor - Steinhardt Building
35 West 67th Street (between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue)
6:30p
Cost: $10
For more information and to sign up: 92y

Friday, January 5th, 2007

From Synagogue to Church: Converted Brooklyn Houses of Worship (A, C, E)
Black and white photographs capturing the curious juxtaposition of religious symbols evident on buildings across Brooklyn that were previously synagogues and are now churches. Learn about how the past is being remembered and to explore how buildings are recycled as neighborhood demographics change over time.
@ Brooklyn Historical Society
128 Pierrepoint Street (between Clinton and Henry Streets)
Cost: $6
For more information: brooklyn

Africa Comics (A, C, E)
A new generation of African artists is expressing itself through medium most Americans associate with superheroes. Using comics, this talented group depicts the rage, desperation, hope and humor of daily life in Africa.
@ Studio Museum in Harlem
144 West 125th Street (between Lenox and Seventh Avenues)
Cost: $7
For more information: studio

Southside Johnny & The Asbury Jukes (A, C, M)
In the spring of 1975, Southside formed the Asbury Jukes with old friend Miami Steve Van Zandt(Little Steven), who later joined Bruce’s E Street Band. The late seventies saw the Jukes grow in stature from a highly competent R&B-styled bar band into a competitive horn driven mainstream rock band with a series of original albums to their credit.
@ BB Kings Blues Club and Grill
237 West 42nd Street (between 7th and 8th Avenues)
8p
Cost: $35
For more information and to buy tickets: bbking

Saturday, January 6th, 2007

NYC Graffiti Road Show (A, C, E)
a mobile exhibition of photographs of graffiti. Certainly an interesting idea. Basically a u-haul truck travels the city displaying over 200 photos of NYC graffiti by different writers that chronicle the New York City scene.
@ Barnes & Noble Lincoln Center
1972 Broadway (@ 67th Street)
12 - 6p
Free
For more information: free

Artist Drawing Session (A, C, S)
Model provided. Just bring your own art supplies. No instruction will be given
@ New York Public Library - Tompkins Square Branch
331 East 10th Street (between Avenues A and B)
2:30p
For more information: nypl

An Evening with the Stars - Sponsored by AMIT’s New Generation (P)
AMIT enables Israel's youth to realize their potential and strengthens Israeli society by educating and nurturing children from diverse backgrounds within a framework of academic excellence, religious values and Zionist ideals.
@ Madame Tussauds Wax Museum
234 West 42nd Street (between 8th Avenue and Broadway)
8p
Cost: $180
For more information and to buy tickets: children

Sunday, January 7th, 2007

Winter Hike, Wine and Fondue Tasting (A, C, D, D/F, S)
Enjoy an invigorating 6 mile, medium intensity hike through crisp winter trails then back to Manhattan for an exquisite fondue and wine tasting in a private wine grotto with other outdoorsy singles. Our Swiss hosts will make us most comfortable, as we sample from two custom-made fondues raclette and chocolate and a wide range of wines from an open bar.
8:45 - 7p
Meeting Place: 73 & Broadway, NE corner (in front of Apple Bank)
Cost: $129
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.

Singles Into Afternoon of Stress Relief Yoga (S)
Relax after the busy holiday season. This yoga class balances an opening to grace and the higher self with strong attention to alignment. This is the perfect occasion to try yoga as beginners and advanced members alike with benefit from this moderate workout.
@ Yoga Works
138 Fifth Avenue (@ 18th and 19th Streets), 4th floor
12:45 - 2p
Cost: $30
For more information and to sign up: adventures

The Ardamore Chamber Opera:
presents a concert version of “ Don Pasquale” by Donizetti (A, C, M)
@ New York Public Library - Donnell Library Center
20 West 53rd Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues)
1:30p
Free
For more information: nypl

New York Packet in Concert (A, C, M)
A full afternoon of sea shanties and songs that made the tall ships sail on time from the Northeast's most celebrated maritime music group.
@ Melville Gallery
213 Water Street (between Fulton and Beekman Streets)
1 - 3p
Cost: $5
For more information call 212.748.8568

Speed Dating (S)
Come and meet other young single professionals
Ages: women 33 - 43, men 35 - 48
@ Madame X
94 West Houston Street (between LaGuardia and Thompson Streets)
8p
Cost: $37 (use the name - Laura when registering on line and save $5)
For more information and to sign up: dates

Monday, January 8th, 2007

The Last Girl Singer:
Rosemary Clooney and Her Way with Words (code: T-TC5LL15-01) (A, C, M)
Forever remembered for her role as the sassy Betty Haynes in White Christmas (where she held her own with Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye), Rosemary Clooney's true legacy is her contribution to the American Songbook. With collaborators that included Nelson Riddle, Frank Sinatra, Benny Goodman and Duke Ellington, the "Girl Singer" came a long way from "Mambo Italiano."
Starring: John Pizzarelli and Debby Boone
@ 92 Y - Kauffman Concert Hall
1395 Lexington Avenue (@ 92nd Street)
Time: 8p
Cost: $50, $60
For more information and to buy tickets: 92y

Key to Activities

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