Happenings for Week of February 5th

Week of February 5th, 2007



Have your Portrait taken as part of the High Line Portrait Project (A, C, E)
A new FHL (Friends of the Highline) project to create and publicly exhibit portraits of High Line friends and supporters. Photographer, Tom Kletecka will photograph High Line supporters in front of a Joel Sternfeld High Line backdrop. Selected portraits will then be displayed around the High Line Neighborhood, mounted to the construction fencing surrounding nearby developments. Portraits will also be archived on a special Web site and possibly used in a publication. Each participant will receive a copy of his/her portrait to keep.
Upcoming dates for photographic sessions
Friday, February 9th (between 12 - 6p), Thursday, February 22nd (between 12 - 6p)
For more information and locations for sessions: highline
To RSVP email: rsvp@thehighline.org

Monday, February 5th, 2007

Opening Exhibit and Artists Reception (A, C, E)
The American Dream: Migrant Workers in America Today
The show features black and white photographs by Mark Paris documenting several Long Island communities of migrant workers and the American nationals who demonstrated against illegal aliens. Paris captures the emotional landscape of often overlooked but tightly-knit communities.
@ Visual Arts Museum
209 East 23rd Street (@ 3rd Avenue)
6 - 8p
For more information: sva

Harlem Swingers (D, E, M)
Swing dance lesson in the Savoy Ballroom style with Harlem's Clyde Wilder, dance impresario of the Lindy Hop, Jitterbug, Swing and Blues. Come prepared to swing out in Harlem.
@ Julia De Burgos Latino Cultural Center
1680 Lexington Avenue
(Between 105th and 106th Street)
$20
7p
For more information: harlem

Speed Dating (S)
Prey Bar and Lounge
Up to 16 dates in one night
Ages: women 29 - 39, men 30 - 42
4 West 22nd Street (between 5th and 6th Avenues)
7:30p
Cost: $37.00 (use the name - Laura when registering on-line and save $5.00)
For more information and to sign up: ny

Tuesday, February 6th, 2007



Cheese and Wine Pairing Lecture (D/F, E)
Fairway’s Steven Jenkins, James Beard Award winning Author of ‘Cheese Primer’ will co-present with Fairway’s Master Cheesemonger, David Grotenstein and LeNell Smothers, local proprietor, wine maven and whiskey aficionado. This trio will elegantly weave a historical thread throughout the fabric of this lecture, all the while sharing unrivaled expertise on how to perceive, best enjoy, select, and serve this treasure trove of artisanal foodstuffs and wines.
@ Fairway
480 - 500 Van Brunt Street (@ Reed Street), Brooklyn
$50
7:30 - 9:30p
For more information and to sign up call: Tara McBride, 516.937.5402

Journalist, Katherine Lanpher interviews Paul Auster and Sophie Auster (A, C, E, L, M)
Join Paul Auster and his soulful daughter Sophie for an evening of reading, thoughtful discussion, and beautiful music. Paul will share excerpts from his labyrinthine new novel, Travels in the Scriptorium, and Sophie will accompany him with a musical performance featuring what Time Out New York calls her "charming, worldly melodies."
@ Barnes and Nobles
33 East 17th Street (between Broadway and Park Avenue South)
7p
Free
For more information: bn

Anne Klein and Band performs with Sarah Wendt (M)
Guitarist with Sara Wendt, with Sarah Loveland on vocals and pennywhistle, Jen Caruna on vocals, Konrad Meissner on drums, Jordan Jancz on bass.
@ Arlene Grocery
95 Stanton Street (between Ludlow and Orchard Streets)
10p
Free
For more information: arlenes

Wednesday, February 7th, 2007

Book Signing and Discussion (A, C, E, L)
Saidiya Hartman, Lose Your Mother
Retracing the history of the Atlantic Slave Trade has an effect on your soul that only those who are the descendants of this horrific historic horror can express. Author Saidiya Hartman confronts the “blank slate of her genealogy” and expressively details the Atlantic Slave Trade.
@ Hue-man Bookstore and Café
2319 Frederick Douglass Boulevard (between 124th and 125th Streets)
6p
Free
For more information: hueman



Bitchy Bingo (A, S)
Hosted by the mean and bitchy Yvone Lame and Ginger
Show/Game starts @ 7p
Free
@ Lips - the Ultimate in Drag Dining
2 Bank Street (@ Greenwich Avenue)
Reservations are suggested for dinner
For more information: lipsync

Envisioning Global Change: Seeing the Facts (C, E)
How do scientists discern the impact of human action on the natural rhythm of our dynamic biosphere and climate system? Scientists at the American Museum of Natural History’s Science Bulletins program use data from satellites to generate HD visualizations. Harnessing the advanced graphics and processing power of the Mac, they render 3D animations from their scientific observations to bring the evidence of global change directly to the general public. Join geographer Ned Gardiner and animator Arlene Ducao of the American Museum of Natural History’s Science Bulletins program as they present riveting HD visualizations of global change.
@ Apple Store Soho
103 Prince Street (@ Greene Street)
7p
Free
For more information: apple

Thursday, Feburary 8th, 2007

Laidback and Harlem Textiles presents: Shop N Chill (D/F, P)
Shop fashion, home décor, body products, greeting cards and more…
Complementary wine and chocolates will be served
@ 1677 Amsterdam Avenue (between 142nd and 143rd Streets)
6 - 8p
Free, though RSVP is necessary
RSVP to events@laidbackhome.com
For more information: laidback

In Celebration of Black History Month: ANF Short Film Collective in conjunction
with NY Perks Presents: Expressions of People of Color (A, C, E, F)
Featuring film: Stone Mansion: Set during 1921 Tulsa, Oklahoma race riots, follow a prominent black doctor and his wife, who resides in an opulent mansion in Tulsa and must decide whether to flee in the face of a hostile mob or stay and fight for their proud home.
As well as films: The Saint of Avenue B and Hope’s War
@ NY Perks
193 Smith Street (between Warren and Baltic Streets)
Reception: 6:30, Screening: 7:15p
Free, though must RSVP
To RSVP, call: 212.414.5144



Ice Cream Tasting (Code: T-MM5LK24-01) (D/F, E)
Join ice cream maven Bobbie Meyzen, co-owner of Crème Cremaillere Ice Cream, for a tasting and discussion of your favorite frozen treats. Learn what makes certain ice creams taste better than others and discover the sensory, aesthetic and technical characteristics that ice cream connoisseurs employ. Afterward, shake things up with a blind tasting to determine which flavors and brands you like most.
Makor Steinhardt Building,
35 West 67th Street (between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue)
6:30 - 8p
Price: $35.00
For more information and to sign up: 92y

Wine Tasting and Discussion with Frederic Coulon of Domaine Beaurenard (D/F, E)
Domaine de Beaurenard, located in Chateauneuf-du-Pape, is a family estate that dates back through seven generations. It is run today by Frederic and his brother, Daniel they will be joining us to lead this tasting of their seductive, complex Chateauneuf-du-Papes. We will taste a delectable lineup of their wines, learn more about the history and future of this great Domaine.
@ Burgundy Wine Company
143 West 26th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues)
6:30 - 8p
$20.00, reservations are required
For more information: burgundy
To RSVP call 212.691.9092

Friday, February 9th, 2007

Jon Gordon and Mark Turner Perform (A, M)
The winner of the Thenlonious Monk International Jazz Saxophone Competition (1998) teams up with what The New York Times hailed as ‘possibly jazz’s premier (tenor sax) player.’ With Joe Martin on bass and Jonathan Blake on drums.
@ The Rubin Musuem of Art
150 West 17th Street (between 6th and 7th Avenues)
7p
$15 in advance, $20 day of event
For more information and to sign up: rma

Writer/Performer Desiree Burch presents: 52-Man Pickup (A, C, M)
Desiree Burch is no stranger to New York City’s deck of romantic cards. After shuffling the sheets with firemen, construction workers, editors, rockers, schoolteachers, male cheerleaders and everyone else in between, Burch has amassed a flush of sexual and intellectual prowess to share with a generation of hipsters and humpsters.
@ Galapagos Art Space
70 North 6th Street (between Kent and Wythe Streets), Brooklyn
Free
7p doors, 7:30p show
For more information: galapagos

Karaoke Night (M, S)
Are you a closet rock star? Do your neighbors hear you singing in the shower at the top of your lungs? When you're driving down the highway, do you find yourself belting out "Living on a Prayer?" Well, this is the night for you. Whether you want to get up and sing alone, or do it as a group, it's all good! After a few beers, you might find me wanting to sing "Separate Ways" by Journey. And after a few more beers, it might just bring out the Motley Crue in me.
TG Whitney's
244 East 53rd Street (between 2nd and 3rd Avenues)
8p
$10 in advance or $15 at the event
For more information and to sign up: lunchclub

Saturday, February 10th, 2007



Cross-Country Skiing and Snowshoeing (S)
This trip offers hours of cross-country skiing or snowshoeing on breathtakingly beautiful and well groomed trails for all levels of skiers. Ski as much as you like stop back at the warming hut or Ski Center as often as you wish, and roast marshmallows at the outdoor fireplace.
Time: 8 - 5:30p (meet at 7:45 for check-in)
Meeting Place: 73rd Street and Broadway, NE corner (in front of Apple Bank)
Cost: $80, $70 if you bring your own skis/snowshoes
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.



Lunar New Year Celebration and Flower Market (C, E)
In China, Korea and Vietnam, flowers are said to bring luck and prosperity in the New Year. Luxuriate in the lavish colors and scents of peach blossoms, citrus trees, flowering quince, and other seasonal flowers. Enjoy jaw-droppingly beautiful costumes and extraordinary musical and dance performances
@ Brooklyn Botantical Garden
1000 Washington Avenue (@ Montgomery Street), Brooklyn
10 - 4:30p
Free with admission, admission: $5
For more information: bbg

Ballooning, Champagne, Hors d'Oeuvres, Wine and Fondue (D/F, S)
Let us help you make Valentine’s Day an occasion you’ll never forget. Experience euphoria and towering views of the countryside as you travel effortlessly across the sky in a hot air balloon. Don’t worry about the cold...since you will be traveling with the wind, it will the same temperature in the basket as it is on the ground (if not warmer). After a breathtaking hour-long ride you’ll land softly back on the earth and treated to Champagne and Hors d’oeuvres.
Time: 1 - 10p (meet at 12:45 for check-in)
Meeting Place: 73rd Street and Broadway, NE corner (in front of Apple Bank)
Cost: $280
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.

Opening Exhibit and Artists Reception: “Process” (A, C, E)
What happens when you put eleven artists in an empty gallery and tell them to make art on site for a month while the world watches? This show, is part performance, part demonstration, reflecting not only artwork, but the growth and evolution of true community. This exciting event is literally a work in progress, with each member of the gallery, Ellen Chuse, Richard Eagan, Shanee Epstein, Todd Erickson, Jolie Guy Kenneth Leeds, Nancy Lunsford, Tom Vega, Martha Walker, Lara Wechsler, and Amy Williams sharing their processes with one another and the public as they produce collaborative and individual works for the duration of this show.
440 Gallery
440 6th Avenue (between 9th and 10th Streets), Brooklyn
7 - 10p
Free
For more information: gallery

10th Annual Anti-Valentine's Day Party (P, S)
All singles receive half a playing card at the door.
Find other half & receive a free drink. The rest is up to you.
Drink Specials. DLJ spins 80’s & today’s best dance music.
@ Dewey’s Flatiron
210 5th Avenue (between 25th and 26th Streets)
9:30p
Special admission for Laura’s List viewers, $5
Either email in advance or mention Laura’s List at door
For advance RSVP, email your name to: louismith@optonline.net
Without mention of Laura’s List in advance or at door, $10 admission
For more information email lou: louismith@optonline.net

An Evening of Support for Gush Katif and Sderot (NP, P)
In response to this tenuous period marked by unemployment amongst Gush katif evacuees and continued fatalities and emotional strain felt by the citizens of Sderot, Ohab Zedek comes together on this evening to help provide financial assistance to our brethren who seemingly have nowhere else to turn. Dessert, Live Jazz Ensemble, Raffle, and Friends. All proceeds go directly to evacuees of Gush Katif and Yeshivat Hesder Sderot.
@ Congregation Ohab Zedek
118 West 95th Street (between Columbus and Amsterdam Avenues)
8p
$30 in advance (deadline Wed, Feb 7th), $36 day of event
For more information and to buy tickets: ozny

Sunday, February 11th, 2007

Concert Artists Guild Recital Series: Quartet New Generation Recorder Collective (C, M)
Hailed as “Four Recorder Virtuosos” by the New York Times, Quartet New Generation mesmerizes its audiences through innovative programming that juxtaposes contemporary and early music, presented with a dynamic and often theatrical stage presence. Performing on upwards of 20 different recorders of varying sizes and shapes during the course of a typical performanace, the quartet transports the listener into new sonic and visual worlds.
@ Brooklyn Central Library - 2nd floor Meeting Room
Grand Army Plaza (between Washington and Atlantic Avenues)
4p
Free
For more information call: 718.230.2100



The Hillbilly Hootenanny (M)
Howard Gotfryd and Jerry Hertz of the Blue Moon Ramblers singing and playing duets from a bygone era. What they have in common is a love of traditional American music especially, but not limited to, bluegrass. Howard Gotfryd on guitar and Jerry Hertz on the mandolin. Expect hair-raisin' harmonies, drivin' rhythms, and hot pickin'.
@ Bar 9
807 Ninth Avenue 9 (@ 53rd Street)
7p
Free
For more information: barnine

Mardi Gras Party (M, P)
Come celebrate with Steve Riley and the Mamou Playboys
These folks are a phenomenon in the age of progressive Cajun music. Following in the footsteps of Dewey Balfa and BeauSoleil, they play the traditional dance music of Southwest Louisiana, recharging the songs of the past with the vitality of the present. Their dynamic music has awarded them much recognition, including a Grammy nomination for the CD "Trace of Time”. Costumes are optional
@ Connolly's
121 West 45th Street (between 6th Avenue and Broadway)
Doors open at 6p, dance lessons 6:30p
Music starts: 7:30 - 11p
$22
For more information: zydeco



Tony Trischka's Double Banjo Bluegrass Spectacular (Code: T-MM5PF16-01) (C, M)
He has shared stage and studio with such folks as David Grisman, John Denver, the Boston Pops, William S. Burroughs, Ralph Stanley and countless others. To coincide with the release of double banjo album on Rounder Records, Tony Trischka is touring with a crack acoustic band. The touring band will bring Noam Pikelny, who has gigged and recorded extensively with Leftover Salmon, John Cowan and Chris Thile. Also on hand will be Michael Daves, who has toured the US and Europe with Rosanne Cash and is a fixture on the northeast bluegrass scene. Skip Ward will lay down the stand-up bass lines that anchor the band. Brittany Haas the great, great granddaughter of a Missouri fiddler bows seamlessly between old-time, bluegrass and post-new acoustic fiddling styles.
@ Makor Steinhardt Building
35 West 67th Street (between Central Park West and Columbus Avenue)
Tickets are $15 in advance; $18 at the door.
8p
For more information and to sign up in advance: 92y

Yoga Night (S)
Jess Gronholm, who teaches at Reebok/Sports Club LA and Crunch gyms will lead the class.
@ Lululemon Athletica
1928 Broadway (at 64th Street)
8 - 9p
Free
For more information: lululemon

Monday, February 12th, 2007

Wine and Cheese Tasting: Perfect Pairings (item #: 17PP) (D/F, E)
Waldemar Albrecht will guide you through the classic pairings, those combinations of cheese and wine or cheese and beer that marry as well as you and yours. Champagne with triple cremes, Cheddars with ales, Stilton with Port, Durrus with Riesling...pairs as classic as Romeo and Juliet. Join Waldemar and special guest speaker, Jeffa Gill, maker of Durrus, one of the finest of the modern, artisanally-produced Irish cheeses for a spectacular lead-in to your Valentine's Day celebration.
@ Artisanal Premium Cheese Center
500 West 37th Street (@ 10th Avenue) - 2nd floor
6:30 - 8:30p
$60
For more information and to register for class: artisanal

Key to Activities

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